City of Coos Bay release – Bay Area Fun Festival, Saturday, Sept. 21, & Sunday, Sept. 22 – All area residents and visitors should be aware that for the safety of the runners, parade participants and cruisers, all drivers will be prohibited from entry to these streets between the posted times and will need to use alternate routes. Prefontaine Memorial Run Route – roads closed 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Parade Route – roads closed 12:30pm. to 2:15 p.m.; Cruz the Coos – roads closed 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Coos Bay Police Officers, City staff, National Guard, and many volunteers will be posted throughout these events routes, and will be available to assist the public redirecting them to alternate routes as needed. The City of Coos Bay thanks the public in advance for their cooperation and participation in making this year’s Fun Festival the safest and most FUN FESTIVAL ever! Should you have questions, please feel free to contact Public Works and Development Department (541) 269-8918.