The city of Palm Desert cautioned motorists Friday of its Independence Day road closures.
San Pablo Avenue will close Saturday at 6 p.m. between the College of the Desert roundabout and Magnesia Falls Drive to vehicles, bikes and pedestrians. It will extend to Fred Waring Drive on Monday at 4 p.m. Drivers can still access Civic Center Park, where the celebration will take place, from Fred Waring until the parking lot fills to capacity. The city expects a full parking lot as early as 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Both directions of Fred Waring will close between San Pablo and Portola Avenue at 7 p.m. Monday.
All closures will be lifted after the fireworks display concludes around 9:30 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and drive with caution due to increased foot traffic.
Other parking will be available at The Gardens on El Paseo with a free shuttle service to the park in order to avoid overcrowding.