Police are urging motorists to be patient during the Ulverston Lantern Procession this evening.
The annual event's taking place from 7.45pm.
The town centre roads will be closed between 7pm and 10pm tonight; and motorists are likely to be delayed on the A590 through Ulverston.
The whole town centre area is a designated no street drinking zone which includes the car parks and Ford Park. The street drinking legislation is waived for the duration of the event and will be enforced after the end of the firework display at 10pm.
Sgt. Rupert Johnston said: “There will be a road closure in place for the entire centre of Ulverston between 7pm and 10pm on the 12th September so that the community can enjoy this annual celebration safely.
“To avoid delays and diversions, we would ask motorists to avoid driving into the area or attempting to leave the town during these times.
“There will be a large numbers of people walking around the town and their safety is paramount. I hope that residents will be patient and cooperate with the temporary closure and make alternative arrangements in advance because the road closure will only be lifted for emergency service vehicles. The roads can only be reopened when they are clear of participants and spectators.”
Peter Adams of the organising committee said: “I would ask for people to park considerately, especially along the parade route. There are a number of large lanterns that may struggle to negotiate junctions if cars are parked too close so please bear this in mind. Your motor insurance may not be valid if you flout the Road Closure Notices and cause an accident to others. Please help us keep our festival-goers safe, and the processions flowing smoothly.”