Border crossing tips on American Thanksgiving and Black Friday [Video]

It’s expected to be a busy week for cross-border travel.

As Americans are gearing up to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, many Windsorites are expected to cross to join them.

Whether you’re attending the festivities, heading downtown for the Thanksgiving parade, catching the Detroit Lions game or gearing up for Black Friday shopping — this week promises plenty of activity at the border.

According to the Transportation Security Administration, the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after are some of the busiest travel days of the year.

That means Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday will see significant traffic at the border.

Unless you’ve crossed earlier in the week or plan to travel on Saturday, it’s best to plan ahead and pack your patience.

Crossing the Border: What You Need to Know

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have shared some helpful reminders to keep your cross-border travel as smooth as possible.

Plan Ahead

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