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Head of the Charles 2018 Guide: Maps, road closures and everything else

CAMBRIDGE, MA - OCTOBER 23: The Women's Youth Eights team from Saugatuck competes on Day 2 of The 52nd Head of the Charles Regatta on October 23, 2016 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — More than 10,000 rowers will paddle down the Charles River in Cambridge on October 20 and 21 and even more will pack along the banks to cheer them on in the 54th Head of the Charles Regatta.

The annual race is expected to bring out massive crowds. Massachusetts State Police say they will be ready for the crowds and have a plan to get everyone in and out of Cambridge safely.

The Head of the Charles is a showcase of some of the world's best rowers as they paddle from the BU Bridge all the way around the Charles River bend past Harvard and into Allston.

Spectators will line the banks up and down the Charles, but there are a few places you can buy a ticket to get VIP service.

Here's a look at the Head of the Charles 2018 and what you need to know.

Head of the Charles from Above Summit on Vimeo.

Road Closures

Memorial Drive from Cambridge Boat Club to Western Avenue (Saturday & Sunday) - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information on getting there.

Interactive Map

Parking
Parking for spectators, athletes, and volunteers is extremely limited. We advise anyone driving to carpool whenever possible.

BIRMINGHAM PARKWAY
Free, on-street parking. Parkway runs next to I-90 and is accessible from Market Street off of Soldiers Field Road or from Soldiers Field Road and Route 20 intersection near Community Rowing.
Available: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – October 19, 20, & 21 – NO PARKING AFTER 6PM
Shuttle runs from Birmingham Parkway to the FALS/Rowing and Fitness Expo area.

ALEWIFE T STATION
Accessible from Route 2 off of I-95. Garage with parking for 2,733 cars and Red Line T service to Harvard Square, a short walk to the river and the Weld Exhibition/Reunion Village area.

Available: 7 days a week, 24 hours
Cost: $7/day, $8 overnight

HARVARD STADIUM, GATE 14
Accessible off of Soldiers Field Road heading East.  Parking will be available for approx. 500 cars. Location is across from the FALS/Rowing and Fitness Expo area
Available: Friday (12PM – 5PM), Saturday and Sunday (6AM – 5PM both days).
Cost: $30/day

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