Oviedo Announces Road Closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

The City of Oviedo has scheduled targeted road closures for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade on Monday, January 19, and Oviedo Police will begin shutting down portions of the route at 9:50 a.m. The city posted the notice on January 6, outlining specific streets and segments that will be closed to vehicular traffic to ensure public safety during the event.

Affected streets include Broadway Street/CR 419 between Geneva Drive and Reed Avenue, Oviedo Boulevard from Broadway Street to Center Lake Lane, and Center Lake Lane from Oviedo Boulevard to the Cultural Center parking area. The Center Lake parking area will be part of the secured parade zone, reducing available parking for visitors to nearby businesses and municipal buildings.

Drivers are asked to use alternate routes and not to attempt to drive through the parade route for safety. Because the parade falls on a federal holiday, overall traffic volumes may be lower than a typical weekday. Still, the closures will interrupt normal travel patterns through Oviedo’s downtown corridor and could delay anyone commuting within Seminole County or accessing services and appointments that morning.

Local businesses along the parade route and nearby residential streets should anticipate increased pedestrian activity and periodic road blockages. Residents who rely on scheduled deliveries, rideshare services, or private transportation that morning should confirm timings and routes in advance. Emergency access will be coordinated by Oviedo Police, but residents with time-sensitive needs should make contingency plans for alternate access or contact service providers ahead of the holiday.

Civic events such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade are fixtures in communities across the nation, blending commemoration with local culture. For Oviedo, the parade is both a public celebration and a logistical undertaking that requires coordination between city staff, law enforcement, and residents. Planning ahead will help Seminole County residents minimize disruptions and participate safely in the holiday observance.