Road closures and parking restrictions will take effect ahead of Cyprus’ October 28 Ohi Day parade in Nicosia, with several streets closed to traffic and designated parking areas and temporary bus arrangements announced by police.
The restrictions are linked to the official church service at St Barnabas Cathedral at the Archbishopric and the national parade in the capital.
Parking restrictions from midnight
From midnight on October 27, 2026, parking will be prohibited at the following locations:
- Archbishopric Square
- Korai Street
- Isokratous Street
- Zenonos Kitieos Street
- Konstantinou Palaiologou Avenue
- Omirou Avenue
- Byron Avenue
- Michalaki Karaoli Street
- Evagorou Avenue
Road closures from 9am and 9.30am
Traffic restrictions will begin at 9am on October 28 on Omirou Avenue, from its junction with Egypt Street to Eleftheria Square, and on Byron Avenue, from the Museum traffic lights to its junction with Griva Digeni Avenue.
From 9.30am, further closures will affect the parade route along Byron Avenue, Omirou Avenue, Michalaki Karaoli Street and Dimostheni Severi Avenue, from the traffic lights towards Grigori Afxentiou Avenue.
Police have also reminded the public that vehicles are not permitted on the section of Makariou III Avenue between the Nicosia Central Police Station traffic lights and Evagorou Avenue.
Where to park for the parade
Police have designated the following parking areas for people attending the parade:
- Davila Moat car park
- The moat car park below the Municipal Hall
- The car park near the Fire Service
- The car park near Kolokasis opening
Drivers are advised to follow instructions from police officers on duty and allow extra time for their journeys.
Bus services to use temporary stops
After 9.30am, Nicosia urban buses serving Strovolos, Lakatamia, Anthoupolis, Parissinos, Engomi, Agios Dometios and Agios Pavlos will pick up and drop off passengers at the car park on Rigaenis Street, near the Solomos statue. Buses will reach the stop via Pafou and Kinyra streets.
Services from Pallouriotissa, Kaimakli, Aglantzia, Dasoupolis and Latsia will use the Kaningos Bridge stop, near the “OHI” kiosk, for passenger pick-ups and drop-offs.
Spectators warned against drones
Police have urged spectators to remain on the pavements to ensure the parade can pass safely and without obstruction.
The use of unmanned aircraft, including drones, is prohibited.
Motorists are asked to comply with all instructions from police officers throughout the closures.
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