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Rhinelander On-Street Parking Ban Submitted: 07/03/2012
RHINELANDER - About 3,000 people are expected at Rhinelander's 4th of July parade.

If you're starting to celebrate tonight, be sure to park in a lot and not on the street to avoid a fine and a tow.

The parade starts in front of the police department by Brown and Frederick

The route follows Brown Street to Courtney down to Davenport.

The Rhinelander Police Department will ticket and tow cars parked in the parade route starting at 3 a.m. Wednesday, July 4.

Officers will be patrolling during the parade to keep people safe.

"Biggest thing is enjoying it safely - having a safe ride home if they plan on to have any alcoholic beverages, make sure they have a safe ride home or use the safe ride voucher program," said police chief Mike Steffes.

The parade starts at 10 a.m. On-street parking will be open again around 12:30.

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