Detours for Novant Health 2024 Thanksgiving Eve Parade

Published on November 25, 2024

Mecklenburg fire department marching in a parade

Rider’s Alert
All Routes
Effective: November 25, 2024

Temporary CATS Detours for Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes to accommodate the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade and set up. Bus stops impacted by the detour will have signage posted with more details.

On Wednesday, November 27, a bus bridge will be in place to supplement Gold Line service between CTC and French Street stations from 4 - 9 p.m. during the parade. Streetcars will operate on a 30-minute headway from Sunnyside to CTC stations during this time. More information on the bus bridge can be found here: About Bus Bridge Stop Locations

Route 16

  • Where: S. Tryon Street between Brooklyn Village Avenue and MLK Boulevard
  • When: Monday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m. until Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 11 p.m.

Stops missed:

  • 37412 – Tryon Street and Brooklyn Village Avenue
  • 25720 – Tryon and 2nd Street
  • 25660 – Tryon and 3rd Street
  • 25800 – Tryon Street and Morehead Street
  • 25815 – Tryon Street and Carson Boulevard

Routes 11 and 21

  • Where: N. Tryon Street between 9th Street and 11th Street
  • When: Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 10 p.m. until Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 10 p.m.

Stops missed:

  • 44020 – Tryon and 11th Street
  • 45914 – Tryon Street and 13th Street
  • 18330 – Tryon Street and Wadsworth Place
  • 60011 – Church and Tryon Street
  • 60010 – Church and 11th Street
  • 37410 – Church and 9th Street
  • 60020 – Church and 6th Street
  • 08430 – Trade and College Street

Routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 22, 26, 34 and 35

  • Where: Tryon Street between Morehead Street and 12th Street
  • When: Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 4 - 10 p.m.

Stops missed:

  • 25650 – 4th Street and Tryon Street
  • 45749 – 4th and Church Street
  • 38420 – 4th and Poplar Street
  • 59660 – 4th and Graham Street
  • 45720 – Trade and Graham Street
  • 44045 – Trade and Church Street
  • 08430 – Trade and College Street
  • 46594 – Brooklyn Village Avenue and College Street

Routes 40x, 46x, 48x, 52x, 61x, 62x, 63x, 64x, 74x, 77x, 82x, 85x, 88x

  • Where: Tryon Street between Morehead Street and 12th Street
  • When: Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 5 - 10 p.m.

Stops missed:

  • 25650 – 4th Street and Tryon Street
  • 45749 – 4th and Church Street
  • 38420 – 4th and Poplar Street
  • 59660 – 4th and Graham Street
  • 45010 – 3rd and Tryon Street

For real-time tracking or to plan your trip, download the CATS-Pass app. For questions or concerns, riders can speak directly to a customer service representative at 704.336.7433.


The City of Charlotte does not discriminate on the basis of disability. To request a reasonable accommodation or translation (free of charge) please email telltransit@charlottenc.gov or call 704.336.7433.

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