The annual 9News Parade of Lights, which begins at 6 p.m. on Dec. 7, will affect Regional Transportation District services with detours and other adjustments on both bus and train lines from 3–9:30 p.m.

Illuminated floats, floating character balloons, marching bands and cultural displays will entice and enchant revelers during the parade, which includes a special appearance from RTD’s Winter Parade Bus.

The parade starts at 14th Avenue and Bannock Street and travels through downtown along Tremont, 17th, Arapahoe, 15th and Glenarm streets.

RTD service can be changed or suspended to accommodate the parade.

Customers are advised to allow extra time for delays and detours, which might affect scheduled connecting bus and rail trips.

Bus service:

• Routes 0, 1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 15, 15L, 16, 19, 20, 28, 38, 43, 44, 48, 52 and the Free MallRide (service on the MallRide will be suspended 3–9:30 p.m.)

• Bus detours are expected to last 3–9:30 p.m.; Normal service will resume as crowds clear

Train service (D, H, L lines):

• The D and H lines traveling to downtown Denver will end service at the Theatre District•Convention Center Station between 3–9:30 p.m., with regular service returning as crowds clear

• The light rail stations at both 16th and 18th streets on Stout and California streets will be closed during the event

• L Line service will be suspended beginning at 3 p.m. Service will resume on Sunday, Dec. 8; customers are encouraged to consider using bus Route 43 as an alternative service. During the event, Route 43 buses will be detoured to accommodate the parade route. Check Service Alerts. for more information

Last trains (light rail) from the Downtown Convention Center:

• D Line: 1:52 a.m.

• H Line: 1:04 a.m.

Last trains from Denver Union Station:

• E Line (light rail): 1:42 a.m.

• W Line (light rail): 1:55 a.m.

• A Line (commuter rail): 1:00 a.m.

• B Line (commuter rail): 11:09 p.m.

• G Line (commuter rail): 12:01 a.m.

• N Line (commuter rail): 11:56 p.m.

 Customers are encouraged to sign up to receive Service Alerts. For more information, call Customer Care at 303.299.6000.