LOUISVILLE, KY — The 57th annual Republic Bank Pegasus Parade kicks off later this week and the U.S. Postal Service is officially ready for the annual crowd pleaser.
Disruptions to Postal Service operations as a result of the parade should be minimal. On Thursday, May 3, USPS will be taking some of its blue collection boxes out of service along the parade route to accommodate the festivities. The boxes will be covered with a canvas-like material to prevent usage.
Locations include:
- 801 Barret Avenue
- 850 Barret Avenue @ Urban Government Center
- 810 Barret Avenue
- 545 S. Jackson @ University of Louisville Hospital
- 224 E. Broadway
- 501 E. Broadway
- 834 E. Broadway
- 1170 E. Broadway
- 120 W. Broadway
The collection boxes will be taken out of service between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Thursday; service will be restored the following day between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m.
Retail services will be available at the Downtown Post Office, 835 S. Seventh St. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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