LAKEPORT, Calif. – Certain streets in the city of Lakeport will be closed on Saturday, July 12, for the annual Lake County Rodeo Parade.

Between 10:45 a.m. and noon, Main Street between S. Main and C streets, N. Main and Ninth streets, and Martin Street. between the Lake County Fairgrounds and S. Main Street will be closed to traffic for the Lake County Rodeo Parade.

The parade runs from Martin Street at the Lake County Fairgrounds to S. Main Street, to N. Main Street at Ninth Street then turns around and follows the same route back to the fairgrounds.

Officials said the parade 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 500 people are expected to be in attendance.

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.