Beloit Memorial’s Homecoming Parade next Friday will follow a different path, one the city hopes will provide a safe event.

City of Beloit Director of Strategic Communications Sarah Lock says after what happened at Beloit’s own Lighted Holiday Parade in 2019 and what occurred in Waukesha last year, parade safety was at the forefront of the decision making.

Lock says the parade will now begin at the corner of Middle and Fourth Street, proceed west on Middle, north on Sixth, east on Maple, and then south on Fourth before returning to Beloit Memorial High School.

The Henry Avenue Bridge will be closed for the parade so residents are recommended to arrive before 1:00pm and park at Wootton Park.