Brainerd Fourth of July Parking Changes

You'll still be able to park your RV on East River Road to watch Brainerd's Fourth of July parade but you'll have to get there before 8am on the morning of July 4th. Traffic will be closed to everyone at 8am that morning. The Brainerd City Council also decided to restrict parking to the north side of the Laurel Street Bridge, partly to free up the congestion after the Fourth of July fireworks. Assistant Police Chief Corky McQuiston told the Brainerd Dispatch that parking restrictions will allow better access for emergency vehicles.