NORTHWEST RIVER TRAIL EVENTS

There are two (2) events being held along the Northwest River Trail today starting with the Catholic War Vets Hero Walk. Registration for the event starts at 7AM and participants will leave River Park and head north on the trail around 8AM. The second event is the National Trails Day event that runs from 10AM to 3PM. Fire Police should be at river park as well as Front St. and Bridge St. to assist with pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area. Drivers are asked to watch out for bikers and walkers crossing the road in the area. If you are coming to one of the events or just planning to visit river park please take a look at the picture attached for additional free parking in the area.

Trail Day

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-trails-day-celebration-tickets-32350906432?aff=ehomecard

PA Hero Walk

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/catholic-war-veterans-pa-hero-walk-tickets-29802545215

Source: 

Columbia Borough Police Department

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