Parking Restrictions Along Highway 59 for WE Fest Attendees

Aug 2, 2021 | 9:50 AM

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol are reminding WE Fest attendees that no parking is allowed along Highway 59 prior to noon on Monday, August 2.

Vehicles arriving before noon on Monday will not be permitted to park on the shoulder and will be subject to removal and penalty by State Patrol.

Vehicles staged along Highway 59 after noon on Monday must be parked on the shoulder and parking is at the owner’s risk. Guests must stay within their vehicles and are not permitted to set up camps, chairs, grills, etc., outside of their vehicles.

The area will be patrolled by the Minnesota State Patrol and WE Fest Security.

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