Street closures, parking restrictions for packed Boston weekend

BOSTON — There are a few events happening in Boston this weekend and it will definitely impact traffic and parking in a few parts of town.

Starting Thursday, August 16, and running through Sunday, August 19, there are a few things that will change the way you drive and park in Back Bay, near the Common, Roxbury and the North End.

People coming into the City to enjoy the festivities are encouraged not to drive their personal vehicles.

Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike-share service, may be found at http://bluebikes.com and information on the MBTA may be found at www.mbta.com.

Walking is also a great way to move around Boston.
 
Thursday, August 16 – Sunday, August 19
 
The Fisherman's Feast in the North End requires multiple street closures and parking restrictions.
The following streets in the North End are currently closed to traffic and will remain so 24 hours each day through 11:59pm on Sunday, August 19.

• Lewis Street, North Street to Commercial Street
• Fulton Street, Richmond Street to Lewis Street
• North Street, North Square to Clark Street
• Clark Street, North Street to Commercial Street
• Fleet Street, Hanover Street to Commercial Street
• Garden Court Street, North Square to Fleet Street
• Moon Street, North Square to Fleet Street

Parking is restricted as follows.
"Tow Zone No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Wednesday to Sunday"

• Lewis Street, both sides, North Street to Commercial Street
• Fulton Street, both sides, Richmond Street to Lewis Street
• North Street, both sides, North Square to Clark Street
• Clark Street, both sides, North Street to Commercial Street
• Fleet Street, both sides, Hanover Street to Commercial Street
• Garden Court Street, both sides, North Square to Fleet Street
• Moon Street, both sides, North Square to Fleet Street

Saturday, August 18

The Wicked Good Festival on the Boston Common will require the following parking restrictions.
"Tow Zone No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Saturday 8am through 8pm"

• Beacon Street, Boston Common side, Charles Street to opposite Joy Street

Sunday, August 19
The Dominican Parade and Festival in Jamaica Plain will require traffic and parking restrictions.

The Dominican Parade will begin at Noon in Hyde Square and proceed along Centre Street, right to Columbus Avenue, right to Walnut Avenue, ending at Seaver Street.

• Hyde Square will close to traffic at approximately 10:30am.
• The remainder of the route will close to traffic at approximately 11:30am.
• The entire route will remain closed until approximately 3:30am.

Parking will be restricted as follows.
"Tow Zone No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Sunday"

• Perkins Street, both sides, South Huntington Avenue to Centre Street
• Centre street, both sides, South Huntington Avenue to Columbus Avenue
• Columbus Avenue, both sides, Centre Street to Walnut Avenue
• Walnut Avenue, both sides, Seaver Street to School Street
• Seaver Street, both sides, Walnut Avenue to Harold Street
• Proctor Street, both sides, Norfolk Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue
• Norfolk Avenue, both sides, Magazine Street to Langdon Street

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