Christmas Festival traffic, parking, and shuttle information

See below for the traffic, parking, and shuttle modifications in place to accommodate the 2023 Carthage Christmas Festival on Friday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Dec. 3.

South Upper Lot

The South Upper Lot will close beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 and will remain closed through Sunday’s performance. The lot will be utilized for handicap and limited mobility parking needs.

Campus Drive

Campus Drive traffic will be converted to one way south bound starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. Parking on Campus Drive during these times will be prohibited.

Shuttle Services

The Carthage Firebird Shuttle will run two routes during these traffic modifications. One shuttle will run the Blue Line route (Tennis Center / Pike River / Campbell Student Union / 35th Street / 14th Avenue). A second express shuttle will run from the Madrigrano Hall stop to 35th Street and 14th Avenue.

Learn more about campus shuttle services

Sponsoring Department, Office, or Organization:

Office of Public Safety

For more information, contact:

Public Safety Dispatch: 262-551-5911