WAAAlk for Our Champs event in downtown Kirkland

Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the “WAAAlk For Our Champs” event to be held at Marina Park on April 4.

Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the “WAAAlk For Our Champs” event to be held at Marina Park on April 4. A route map is posted online at www.kirklandwa.gov/specialevents.

Kirkland Avenue from Lake Street to the city dock will be closed from 7 a.m. until noon. A partial closure of the Lakeshore Plaza Lot will be in effect from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Event organizers anticipate 600 supporters will participate in the inaugural event hosted by Washington Autism Alliance and Advocacy (WAAA). Event goers are encouraged to carpool and plan for their parking in advance. For public parking, including the Kirkland Municipal Garage, go to www.kirklandwa.gov/parking.

For bus transportation, go to http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/.

For event information, go to www.explorekirkland.com.

For permit information contact, Sudie Elkayssi, Special Projects Coordinator, City of Kirkland Parks & Community Services Department at 425-587-3347 or selkayssi@kirklandwa.gov.