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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 and restaurants 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:**
[Ipswich Illumination](https://historicipswich.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
**We’ll see you at Illumination!** �
https://historicipswich.net/ipswich-illumination/
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