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City road closures for Pageant day tomorrow

13 November, 2026

Road users heading to tomorrow’s Christmas Pageant are urged to plan ahead, with roads closing across the CBD from as early as midnight.

The Pageant follows its traditional route from South Terrace along King William Street, through Reconciliation Plaza, Wakefield Street, Pulteney Street and North Terrace, finishing at Beehive Corner.

Key closures on Saturday 14 November include:

  • Hindmarsh Square/Mukata (eastern carriageway, between Grenfell and Pirie streets): midnight – 1pm,
  • King William Street (South Terrace to North Terrace) and all of Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga: 5am – 1pm,
  • Sections of Grote, Gouger, Wakefield, Angas, Pulteney, Pirie and Grenfell streets and North Terrace: 5am – 1pm,
  • Currie Street, Gresham Street and South Terrace (between King William and Pulteney streets): 5am – 2pm.

Ahead of the Pageant, Gresham Street (between Hindley Street and North Terrace) is closed from 4am today, and Reconciliation Plaza will be fully closed from 9pm tonight until 6pm Sunday.

A full list of road closures can be viewed at the Christmas Pageant website.

Free public transport will run on all Adelaide Metro buses, trains and trams between 6am and 2pm, with extra services before and after the event.

RAA Senior Traffic Engineer Matthew Vertudaches urged everyone heading into the city to plan ahead.

“The Pageant is one of Adelaide’s most-loved traditions, and with huge crowds expected tomorrow, road closures will be in place from early morning to keep everyone safe,” Mr Vertudaches said.

“If you’re driving in, allow plenty of extra time and look for off-street parking – or better still, leave the car at home and take free public transport.

“If you arrive early, please wait until roads are officially closed before setting up on the street.

“For those not attending, expect detours and lots of excited children around the city, so slow down and stay alert.”