December 6 traffic and parking impacts for CHoR patients and visitors, plus what to watch for in this year’s parade

Have you heard the news? The route for this year’s Dominion Energy Richmond Christmas Parade has been extended three blocks to pass the Children’s Tower! We’re thrilled this Richmond tradition will bring holiday joy to our patients, families and team members.

Here’s what you need to know about accessing the Children’s Pavilion and Tower

• Valet and dedicated Children's Emergency parking will be closed beginning Friday, December 5 at 5 p.m.
• Access to the Children’s Parking Deck via 10^th Street will be unavailable on Saturday, December 6 from 9 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m.
• Don’t worry! You’ll still be able to self-park on levels P1-P3 via 10th Street on Friday night and via a temporary entrance on 11^th Street Saturday morning (signage and police will be in place to direct you).
• You can exit the deck on 11^th Street as well and turn right on Marshall Street or continue straight to Leigh Street.
• The Children's Parking Deck will not be open to the public or team members for parade parking.

Have an emergency? We are still open and prepared to care for your child!

• The CHoR emergency department will be open and accessible by parking and coming into the building through Level 1/Sky Lobby.
• You can also pull into the ED drive at 1001 E. Marshall Street (accessible from 11^th Street).

Parade route and timing information for CHoR friends and family

• Saturday, December 6, 2025
• 10:15 a.m. – Step off from the Science Museum of Virginia
• 11:30 a.m. (approximately) – First units expected to reach the Children’s Tower

The parade will travel east on Broad Street through downtown Richmond and make a left on 10^th Street at the Children’s Pavilion and Tower.

Street closures related to the Richmond Christmas Parade

If your Saturday plans involve driving in Richmond, keep in mind that the following roads will close early Saturday morning and reopen after the parade.

• W. Broad Street (Westbound) between N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. & N. 11th Street
• W. Broad Street (Eastbound) between N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. & N. Allen Avenue
• 900 Block Terminal Place
• DMV Drive between W. Broad Street & Leigh Street
• W. Leigh Street between Hermitage Road & N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
• N. Harrison Street between W. Broad Street & Marshall Street
• N. Allison Street between W. Broad Street & Grace Street
• Lodge Street between W. Broad Street & Marshall Street
• E. Marshall Street between N. 3rd Street & 11th Street
• E. Clay Street between 10th Street & 11th Street
• N. 10th Street between E. Broad Street & Leigh Street

Giant balloons, marching bands, floats and more

Keep an eye out for Ernie and some of your favorite CHoR team members walking with the super-sized balloon. Our CHoR patients also voted for this year’s grand marshal, Clifford the Big Red Dog! They’ll be among the 100+ units bringing energy and fun to kick off the holiday season. If you can’t make it out to see the parade in person, tune in to WTVR CBS 6 at 10 a.m. to watch it live on tv.

Do you follow CHoR on social media? Look for the latest parade updates on Facebook or our other channels.