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✨ **IPSWICH ILLUMINATION IS BACK — AND IT’S BIGGER THAN EVER!** ✨This year, **Ipswich Illumination spans TWO weekends and multiple locations**, with plenty of ways to celebrate, gather with friends and family, and enjoy our amazing community! 🌙🔥
📍 **WEEKEND ONE — TOP OF TOWN HILL**
📅 **Friday, October 9**
📅 **Saturday, October 10**
📅 **Sunday, October 11**
📍 **WEEKEND TWO — TAKEOUT TERRACE**
📅 **Friday, October 16**
📅 **Saturday, October 17**
🌊 **CLOSING CEREMONIES — PAVILION BEACH**
📅 **Sunday, October 18**
🍔 **Come hungry!** Local food trucks will be serving up delicious food throughout the festivities.
🍺🍷🍯 **Come thirsty, too!** Local beer, wine, and mead vendors will be on hand to help make the celebration even more festive.
🚗 **IMPORTANT TRAFFIC & PARKING INFORMATION — WEEKEND ONE**
Road closures and no-parking restrictions will be in effect around **Town Hill**:
📅 **Friday, October 9:** 2:00–7:30 PM
📅 **Saturday, October 10:** 2:00–9:00 PM
📅 **Sunday, October 11:** 1:00–6:00 PM
🟢 **FRIDAY & SUNDAY — SOFT ROAD CLOSURES**
Residents and homeowners who live within the affected areas **will be able to access their homes** during the closure periods. Please follow directions from public safety personnel and posted signage.
🔴 **SATURDAY — HARD ROAD CLOSURE**
Saturday will have a **hard road closure with NO through traffic** in the affected areas. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes.
🗺️ **CHECK THE MAPS!**
The maps below outline the specific **road closures and no-parking areas** for the first weekend at Town Hill. Please review them before heading out, follow posted signs, and give yourself extra time to get where you’re going.
✨ **Two weekends. Multiple locations. One incredible Ipswich celebration.**
Bring your friends, bring the family, grab some local food and drinks, and come experience the lights, music, art, and community spirit of **Ipswich Illumination!**
👉 **Event details, schedule & more:**
https://historicipswich.net/
**We’ll see you at Illumination!** ✨
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