Traffic Advisory: Road Closures Ahead of Star Spangled Springfield

Traffic Advisory: Road closures ahead of Star Spangled Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Springfield Police Department has announced several traffic detours taking place this week ahead of this year's Star Spangled Springfield festivities. The police department and the Springfield Department of Public Works plan to detour traffic in and around the area of the Memorial Bridge and Riverfront Park, where the event takes place. Starting on Thursday at 11:00 p.m., the bridge will close to all traffic, incl…

Star-Spangled Celebration to light up Leaf River

The cities of Hattiesburg and Petal are gearing up for the seventh annual Star-Spangled Celebration on the River on July 3 from 6 – 10 p.m. The festivities can be enjoyed at Hattiesburg’s Chain Park or Petal River Park and will feature a joint firework display over the river at 9 p.m.