NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In preparation of the 51st Annual Bayou Classic event in New Orleans, preparations are being made which will impact traffic in the city. According to officials with the City of New Orleans, heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic should be expected around downtown and the French Quarter during the event, which is set to run from Thursday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 30. Check out the following information, as provided by New Orleans officials, to plan ahead for traveling in and around scheduled events, such as the parade route, parking restrictions and street closures. Bayou Classic Parade Route The Bayou Classic Parade will roll on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. Parade starts and ends on Poydras St. in front of Caesars Superdome Route – Poydras St. River Bound to S. Peters St. Turn left on S. Peters St. to Canal St. Turn left on Canal St. to St. Charles Ave. Turn left on St. Charles Ave. to Poydras St. Turn right on Poydras St. to Loyola Ave. No-Parking Zones (Parade) No-parking zones will be in effect on the following streets on Thursday, Nov. 28 from 1p.m. to 9 p.m.: On both sides of Poydras St between S. Claiborne and S. Peters On both sides of S. Peters St between Poydras and Canal St On both sides of Canal St between S. Peters and St. Charles Ave On both sides of St. Charles Ave between Canal St and Poydras St On both sides of Loyola Ave. between Poydras St. and Common St. Additional Traffic Impacts The French Quarter Exterior and Interior Closure will be enhanced for this event. Officers will man the intersection and moveable bollards will be used to set up an enhanced closure of the streets. The closures will be effective nightly on the following dates and times: Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30 Interior Closure – 3 p.m. – 6 a.m. Exterior Closure – 3 p.m. – 6 a.m. Exterior Closure All streets leading into the French Quarter from Canal Street, Decatur St, N. Rampart Street and Dumaine Street will close with the exception of: Residents Hotel guests Anyone going to a restaurant or other event Taxi cabs, limousines and small buses will be allowed to enter NO large trucks, buses, etc. Vehicles will be made aware that they will not be able to cross Bourbon St. Interior Closure All streets leading to Bourbon Street at Royal Street (river side) and Dauphine Street (lake side) will be closed to all vehicular traffic. No vehicles will be allowed to cross Bourbon Street. Only emergency vehicles needing to access Bourbon Street or any parts of the Interior Closure will be allowed to enter. No Parking for French Quarter Closure Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30. Hours – 3 p.m. – 6 a.m. daily 700 – 800 blocks of the following streets: Iberville Street. Bienville Street. Conti Street. St. Louis Street. Toulouse Street. St. Peter Street. Orleans Street. St. Ann Street. Additional No Parking for Bayou Classic Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30. Hours – 3 p.m. – 6 a.m. daily Canal Street – both sides from Claiborne Avenue to Convention Center Boulevard. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts See the 10 worst airports for on-time Thanksgiving travel: report 3 children hurt in drive-by shooting, Baton Rouge police chief says Maker of Trump guitars reportedly sent cease and desist order by Gibson Man arrested in Hammond, accused of internet sex crimes Traffic impacts for Bayou Classic weekend event