LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Police Department reported that temporary road closures will be in place downtown on Saturday morning for the Lake County Rodeo parade.

From 10:45 a.m. to noon, Main Street between C Street and Ninth Street, and Martin Street between the Lake County Fairgrounds and South Main Street will be closed to traffic for the parade, police said.

The parade runs from Martin Street at the Fairgrounds to South Main Street to North Main Street at Ninth Street, then turns around and follows the same route back to the fairgrounds.

The event starts at 11 a.m. and is expected to last approximately 45 minutes. However, street closures and traffic controls will begin at 10:45 a.m. and are not expected to be removed until noon.

About 300 to 400 people are expected to be in attendance, police said.

Motorists are advised to use caution when driving in this area and find alternate routes when possible.

Lakeport Police and Public Works staff will be on site to conduct traffic controls and provide for public safety.