Back to SearchThe annual Sound of Music Festival is taking place June 15 to 18, 2023. To meet the needs of the festival and to ensure public safety, road closures are noted below. Parade route streets will re-open as soon as possible after the parade on June 17. Vehicles parked illegally in the event area will be tagged or towed for emergency access.
Road Closures
Lakeshore Road Closures:
June 15 to June 17 nightly from 10 p.m. to midnight; and June 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.:
- Lakeshore Road from Elizabeth Street to Maple Avenue.
Streetfest Closures:
Saturday, June 17 from 3 a.m. to Sunday, June 18 at 8 p.m.:
- Brant Street from Caroline Street to Lakeshore Road.
Parade Closures:
Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the following streets will be closed:
- Baldwin Street from Hurd Avenue to Brant Street
- Brant Street from James Street to Baldwin Street
- Drury Lane from Courtland Drive to New Street
- Caroline Street from Drury Lane to Elizabeth Street
- James Street from Brant Street to Elizabeth Street
- Elizabeth Street from Caroline Street to James Street
Parking Restrictions Posted
- Please do not park in restricted areas.
- See parking rules at each pay machine.
Traffic Supervision
Road closures will be managed under the supervision of the Halton Regional Police Service. Emergency access will be maintained at all times in the event area.
Event notices were delivered to all residences, religious centres and businesses affected by the event.
Road Closures or Traffic Control Information
Event Liaison, City of Burlington, 905-335-7777, ext. 7704.
Burlington Transit Delays and Information
Bus route detours in effect for Routes 2, 3, 4 and 10 during the parade.
Minor delays in the downtown core should be expected on all festival dates.
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