Road Closure Information

The Carnivale Street Parade is all set for Friday 23 May 2025.

There will be staggered road closures throughout the day from 11am through to 11:00pm, in the area bounded by Mowbray, Owen, Macrossan, Wharf and Grant Streets.

Please see a detailed breakdown of road closures below:

  • 1PM – Soft closures on Macrossan Street begin with access for businesses and accommodation only. Parking on Macrossan Street will not be available.
  • 4PM to 9.30PM – Hard closure on Macrossan St. No movement at all.
  • 6PM to 8PM – Hard closures on Wharf, Grant & Owen Streets. (Duration of the parade)
  • Mowbray Street will be completely closed from 1PM to 9PM, with access only for floats.
  • The corner of Wharf St and Macrossan St will remain closed from 4.00pm to 11.00pm to allow for pedestrians.
  • Full traffic management and signage will be implemented by contractors. Detours will be in place to access Murphy Street via Owen Street, with 40km/hour speed restrictions.

Thank you for your co-operation and support. We look forward to delivering another wonderful Carnivale Street Parade and hope you have a great time.

Road Closure (Family Beach Day) Saturday May 24

Contact details:

Email – enquiries@douglas.qld.gov.au

FNQ Traffic – 0740988343

For the latest updates, go to www.carnivale.com.au