Veteran's Day Traffic
Beginning Monday, November 11 at 7:00am, Columbia's Veteran's Day Parade will close off Sumter St. from Elmwood Ave. to Gervais St. Please adjust your travel plans per the new traffic pattern below.
Coming from 126, Downtown Columbia, or West Columbia/Cayce:
Drive to Elmwood Ave. and turn right on Marion St.
Coming from 277:
Continue down Bull St. and turn on any of the side roads starting at Elmwood Ave. to get to Marion St.
Parking Locations
Annual Meeting, Pastor's Conference, and Pre-Convention Collaboratives* attendees are asked to park vehicles in the Marion St. Parking Garage across from First Baptist Columbia.
*"Together" attendees are asked to park vehicles at First Presbyterian Church.
Carpooling
If possible, please carpool to the Annual Meeting, Pastor's Conference, and Pre-Convention Collaboratives, since all events will take place on the block near First Baptist Columbia.
Handicap Parking
Handicap parking will be in the First Baptist Columbia - Washington St. Parking Lot. When on Marion St., turn right on Washington St. and the parking lot will be on your right.
Directional Signage
There will be signage directing people from the parking garage to the Annual Meeting, Pastor's Conference, and Pre-Convention Collaboratives, and all event locations.
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