The City of Nelsonville announces that the Public Square will be closed on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 8:00 AM in preparation for The Plains Lions Club car show on Friday evening. The Public Square will remain closed until Monday, August 21, 2023, at 7:30 AM for The Parade of The Hills Festival.
The Parade of The Hills Festival street closures will begin on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 4:00 PM and remain closed through Monday, August 21, 2023, at 7:30 AM. The full street closures with NO limited access are due to pedestrian safety concerns from prior years.
The following streets will be closed to all traffic:
- West Washington Street from Post Office to Fort Street
- West Columbus Street from Library to 45 East Columbus Street
- Rocky Boot Way from Public Square to alley by the Elks
- Public Square
Please expect vendor, carnival rides and pedestrian traffic throughout the area. Please use caution in the area during the festival and please consider using an alternate route.

