Tintamarre French Parade 2026 Traffic control

The annual Tintamarre parade and celebration of Francophone culture and language will take place Wednesday, March 18 in downtown Prince Albert.
 
Expect to hear horns, rattlers, and noisemakers in the downtown area the morning of March 18 as approximately 500 students, teachers, and community members gather outside Prince Albert City Hall. Starting at 10 a.m., the group will march along 11 Street West, from City Hall to Scarrow Park in festive celebration. The parade will then return past City Hall and along Central Avenue toward Plaza 88 before dispersing around Noon.
 
The following parking restrictions and traffic controls will be in place throughout the morning for Tintamarre. Drivers are advised to watch for directional signage when visiting downtown.

• No access to Central Avenue from 9 Street East to 11 Street East
• No parking along Central Avenue from 9 Street East to 11 Street East
• No access on 11 Street West, from Central Avenue to 1 Avenue West
• No parking along 11 Street West from Central Avenue to 1 Avenue West

Transit will be rerouted during Tintamarre. The transit stops in front of City Hall on Central Avenue, along with the transit stop at McIntosh Mall, will be unavailable during the morning of March 18. For additional updates about transit routes and schedules, please visit Prince Albert Transit and follow TransitLive to track your bus in real time.

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For media inquiries, please contact:
Charlene Tebbutt
Community Mobility Coordinator
Phone: (306) 953-4884