Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit.
Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on thewebsiteand information on the MBTA may be foundonline.
The MBTA advises riders to purchase a round-trip rather than a one-way ticket for a faster return trip. Walking is also a great way to move around.
Events such as parades, road races, and street fairs may require road closures to accommodate the activities.
National Night Out, All Police Districts - Monday, August 3 and Tuesday, August 4, 2026
On Monday, August 3 and Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Boston Police Department will be hosting “National Night Out” events in neighborhoods across the City, which will include multiple vehicles bringing attendees to the events.
Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Monday on the following streets:
Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton -East side from Academy Hill Road to # 24 Chestnut Hill Avenue
Academy Hill Road, Brighton -West side from Peaceable Street to Chestnut Hill Avenue
Beechland Circle, Roslindale -Both sides, the entire length, from #1 Beechland Circle to #162 Beechland Circle, from Washington Street to where it circles back onto itself.
Unity Way, Roslindale -Both sides, the entire length, from opposite #38 Beechland Circle, to opposite #104 Beechland Circle
Fleet Street, Hyde Park -North side from Readville Street to Milton Street
Readville Street, Hyde Park -East side from Fleet Street to Cross Street
Almont Street, Mattapan -South side from Orlando Street to opposite #27 Almont Street at gate to park entrance
Humboldt Avenue, Roxbury -West side from Harrishof Street to Waumbeck Street
Centre Street, Jamaica Plain -Both sides, from #326 Centre Street to #316 Centre Street
Mozart Street, Jamaica Plain -Both sides, from Priesing Street to Centre Street
Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Tuesday on the following streets:
Tremont Street, South End for Castle Square -East side, from #482 Tremont Street to #470 Tremont Street
Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester -West side, from Park Street to Melville Avenue
Old Colony Avenue, South Boston -East side, from 100 yards prior to opposite O’Callaghan Way to 100 yards past to opposite O’Callaghan Way (on either side of the parking lot for the basketball courts; Parking Lot at basketball courts opposite O’Callaghan Way
Harrison Avenue, Chinatown -Both sides, from Oak Street to Marginal Road
Hanover Street, North End -West side, from Commercial Street to Clark Street
Sumner Street, East Boston -South side, from New Street to London Street
Open Newbury Street Series – Sundays, from July 12, 2026 through to October 11, 2026
Sunday, July 12, 2026 will be the first Sunday in a series of when the City of Boston will once again transform Newbury Street into a pedestrian only walkway.
The street will become car free to allow shoppers, diners and pedestrians to use the full width of the street.
Arlington Street, Berkeley Street, Clarendon Street, Dartmouth Street & Exeter Street will all remain open, while Fairfield Street, Gloucester Street, and Hereford Street will be closed at Newbury Street.
A 15 minute drop off and pick up area on Berkeley Street and Clarendon Street will be implemented. Additionally, an handicapped parking zone will also be put in place on Berkeley Street.
The Open Newbury series will run on the Sundays listed here:
July 12, 2026
July 19, 2026
July 26, 2026
August 2, 2026
August 9, 2026
August 23, 2026
September 6, 2026
September 13, 2026
September 20, 2026
October 11, 2026
The Open Newbury series will NOT run on the Sundays listed here:
August 16, 2026
August 30, 2026
September 27, 2026
October 4, 2026
More details can be foundon the event webpage.
Parking restrictions and road closures will be in effect throughout the Sundays listed on the following streets:
Newbury Street -Both sides, from Berkeley Street to Massachusetts Avenue
Fairfield Street -Both sides, from Boylston Street to Newbury Street
Gloucester Street -Both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Newbury Street
Hereford Street -Both sides, from Boylston Street to Newbury Street, excluding the area next to the fire station
Berkeley Street -East side, from Boylston Street to Commonwealth Avenue, West side, from Public Alley 436 to Commonwealth Avenue
Clarendon Street -Both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street
Berkeley Street -West side, from Boylston Street to Public Alley 436
August Moon Festival - Sunday, August 9, 2026
The annual Chinatown August Moon Festival will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The August Moon Festival celebrates the end of the harvest season, with food, music, dragon dances and other activities.
Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Sunday on the following streets:
Beach Street -Both sides, from J. F. Fitzgerald Expressway Surface Road to Washington Street
Harrison Avenue -Both sides, from Essex Street to Kneeland Street
Hudson Street -Both sides, from Kneeland Street to Beach Street
Tyler Street -Both sides, from Kneeland Street to Beach Street
Run to Home Base - Saturday, July 25, 2026
On Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 8AM, the Annual Run to Home Base will be taking place.
This event consists of a 5K race and a 9K race.
Both start on Jersey Street and over their course will enter the City of Cambridge by way of the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge and then return to the City of Boston, ending by crossing home plate at Fenway Park.
It is expected that with 2,000 runners, the event will generate upwards of 1만 attendees.
In the interest of public safety and to facilitate the large number of people this event will generate some necessary temporary parking restrictions.
The race starts at 8am.
The race route is: Jersey Street, left onto Van Ness Street, left onto Ipswich Street heading easterly, left onto Boylston Street, left onto Massachusetts Avenue, over the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge, to the City of Cambridge, returning to the City of Boston over the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge, right onto Boylston Street, right onto Ipswich Street, right onto Lansdowne Street, left into Gate C of Fenway Park.
The race route will be closed to through traffic.
Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Saturday on the following streets:
Jersey Street -Both sides, from Brookline Avenue to Van Ness Street
Van Ness Street -Both sides, from Jersey Street to Ipswich Street
Ipswich Street -Both sides, from Van Ness Street to Lansdowne Street
Lansdowne Street -Both sides, from Brookline Avenue to Ipswich Street
Boylston Street -Both sides, from Hemenway Street to Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue -West side, from Beacon Street to Boylston Street
Tim McGraw, Phish, and Zac Brown Band Concerts at Fenway Park - Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 2, 2026
Fenway Park will be the venue for four upcoming concerts.
Thursday, July 30, 2026: Tim McGraw
Friday, July 31, 2026: Phish
Saturday, August 1, 2026: Phish
Sunday, August 2, 2026: Zac Brown Band
Parking restrictions will be in effect from Thursday through Sunday on the following streets:
Brookline Avenue -Both sides from Overland Street to Lansdowne Street
Overland Street -South side, from Brookline Avenue to Beacon Street. North side, from Brookline Avenue to Beacon Street
Boylston Street -South side from opposite Ipswich Street, near Fenway Park, to Brookline Avenue. North side, from Jersey Street to Kilmarnock Street
Lansdowne Street -Both sides, from Brookline Avenue to Ipswich Street
Ipswich Street -North side, from Lansdowne Street to Boylston Street
Van Ness Street -Both sides, from Ipswich Street to Kilmarnock Street
Richard B. Ross Way -Both sides, from Van Ness Street to Boylston Street
Jersey Street -Both sides, from Van Ness Street to Brookline Avenue, and from Boylston Street to Van Ness Street
Chris Stapleton Concerts at Fenway Park - Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15, 2026
Fenway Park will be the venue for two upcoming concerts by eleven-time Grammy Award winner Chris Stapleton.
The first concert is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026 followed by another on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Friday and Saturday on the following streets:
Brookline Avenue -Both sides from Overland Street to Lansdowne Street
Overland Street -South side, from Brookline Avenue to Beacon Street. North side, from Brookline Avenue to Beacon Street
Boylston Street -South side from opposite Ipswich Street, near Fenway Park, to Brookline Avenue. North side, from Jersey Street to Kilmarnock Street
Lansdowne Street -Both sides, from Brookline Avenue to Ipswich Street
Ipswich Street -North side, from Lansdowne Street to Boylston Street
Van Ness Street -Both sides, from Ipswich Street to Kilmarnock Street
Richard B. Ross Way -Both sides, from Van Ness Street to Boylston Street
Jersey Street -Both sides, from Van Ness Street to Brookline Avenue, and from Boylston Street to Van Ness Street
Open Streets Jamaica Plain - Sunday, August 2, 2026
The Open Streets event for Jamaica Plain in 2026 will take place on Sunday, August 2.
Open Streets will afford residents, visitors, and business owners to experience Boston through a fun-filled day of walking, biking, skating, rolling, and family-friendly activities on car-free streets, which will require some temporary parking regulations and roadway diversions.
Centre Street will be closed to through traffic from Lamartine Street to Spring Park Avenue starting at 9 a.m. and will reopen at 4 p.m.
Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Sunday on the following streets:
Centre Street -Both sides, from Lamartine Street to Lochstead Avenue
Barbara Street -Both sides, from South Huntington Avenue to Centre Street
Municipal Lot # 32 -Entire Lot off of Centre Street between Kingsboro Park and Spring Park Avenue
Municipal Lot # 7 -Entire Lot at #350-352 Centre Street
More information is availableon the event webpage.
Saint Joseph’s Feast - Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26, 2026
The Feast of Saint Joseph is scheduled to take place from Friday, July 24, 2026 through to Sunday, July 26, 2026 with setup taking place on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Parking restrictions will be in place from Thursday through Sunday on the following streets:
Hanover Street -Both sides, from Charter Street to Commercial Street
Battery Street -Both sides, from Hanover Street to Commercial Street
Streets will be closed for both the feast and the procession.
TheSaint Joseph’s Processionwill take place on Sunday, July 26, beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at approximately 6 p.m., along the following route:
Heading south on Hanover Street,
Left onto Richmond Street,
Left onto Commercial Street,
Left on Lewis Street,
Left onto North Street,
Right into North Square,
Left on to Prince Street,
Left onto Hanover,
Right onto Cross Street,
Right onto Salem Street,
Left onto Cooper Street,
Right onto Endicott Street,
Right onto Causeway,
Right onto Prince Street,
Left onto Salem Street,
Right onto Charter Street,
Left On Henchmen,
Right on Commercial,
Right onto Hanover Street St Joseph and St Agrippina Clubs Battery Street and All Saints Way,
Left onto Hanover to firehouse and Prado,
Left onto Clark,
Right onto North,
Right onto Fleet,
Right on Hanover, back to St. Joseph Society at 467 Hanover Street.
Feast of Saint Agrippina - Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2, 2026
The Feast of Saint Agrippina is scheduled to take place from Thursday, July 30, 2026 to Sunday, August 2, 2026 with setup taking place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Parking restrictions will be in place from Wednesday through Sunday on the following streets:
Hanover Street -Both sides, from Charter Street to Commercial Street
Battery Street -Both sides, from Hanover Street to Commercial Street
Commercial Street -South side, from Henchman Street to Battery Street
Streets will be closed for both the feast and processions.
The first Saint Agrippina Processionwill take place on Thursday, July 30, beginning at 12 p.m., along the following route:
Proceed on Hanover Street, straight to Cross Street,
Reverse direction on Hanover, back to the feast area of 459 Hanover Street.
The second Saint Agrippina Processionwill take place on Sunday, August 2, beginning at 12 p.m., along the following route:
Proceed on Hanover Street, turning right down Prince Street
Right on Salem Street
Right on North Bennett Street
Turn Around back to Salem Street
Left on Sheafe Street
Left on Margaret Street
Right on Cleveland Place
Turnaround back on Margaret Street
Right on Sheafe Street
Left on Salem Street
Right on Charter Street
Left on Henchman Street
Right on Commercial Street
Right on Hanover Street to Saint Joseph's Chapel
Left on Battery Street
Right on Commercial Street
Turn up North Street
Right on Clark Street
Left on Hanover Street
Left on to Fleet Street
Right onto Moon Street
Turn around, turning right on Fleet Street
Right on North Street
Right Turn
Left on Lewis Street
Right on Commercial Street
Right on Richmond Street
Right on North Street to North Square
Stay to the Left on North Square
Turn towards the Sacred Heart Church
Then Left on Little Prince Street
Left on Hanover Street to Left on Richmond Street
Turn Around across Hanover Street onto Parmenter Street
Turn around, going right on Hanover Street to the end
Take a right on Cross Street
Take a right on Salem Street
Extended stop at Beneventos Restaurant
Left on Cooper Street
Right on Endicott Street
Right on Thatcher Street
Continue right on North Margin Street
Turn around and continue on Thatcher Street
Cross Endicott Street to Endicott Court
Reverse off Endicott Court
Turn left on Endicott Street
Right on Commercial Street
Right on Prince Street
Left on Hanover Street back to the Feast
Madonna Della Cava Feast - Thursday, August 6 to Sunday, August 9, 2026
The North End feast hosted by the Society of the Madonna Della Cava uses most of the same area as the Saint Agrippina Feast.
It begins on Friday, August 7 and ends on Sunday, August 9, with setup taking place on Thursday, August 6.
Parking restrictions will be in place from Thursday through Sunday on the following streets:
Hanover Street -Both sides, from Charter Street to Commercial Street
Battery Street -Both sides, from Hanover Street to Commercial Street
Commercial Street -South, from Henchman Street to Battery Street
North Square -North side from Moon Street to Prince Street
The procession will take place on Sunday, August 9. Roadways will be closed for both the feast and the procession.
Fisherman’s Feast - Wednesday, August 12 to Sunday, August 16, 2026
The annual Fisherman's Feast is scheduled to run in the North End from August 12, 2026 to August 16, 2026.
Parking restrictions will be in place from Wednesday through Sunday on the following streets:
Lewis Street -Both sides, from Moon Street to Commercial Street
Fleet Street -Both sides, from Hanover Street to Commercial Street
North Street -Both sides, from North Square to Clark Street
Fulton Street -Both sides, from Richmond Street to Lewis Street
Clark Street -Both sides, from North Street to Commercial Street
Sun Court Street -Both sides, from Moon Street to North Street
Moon Street -Both sides, from North Square to Fleet Street
Processions will take place on Thursday, August 13, and Sunday, August 16. Roadways will be closed for both the feast and the procession.
San Gennaro Feast - Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23, 2026
The San Gennaro Feast is taking place in the North End from Friday, August 21, 2026 through to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Parking restrictions will be in place from Friday through Sunday on the following streets:
Hanover Street -Both sides, from North Bennet Street to Commercial Street
Battery Street -Both sides, from Hanover Street to Commercial Street
Commercial Street -South side, from Henchman Street to Battery Street
The procession will take place on Sunday, August 23. Roadways will be closed for both the feast and the procession.
Saint Anthony / Saint Lucy Festival - Wednesday, August 26 to Monday, August 31, 2026
The annual Saint Anthony / Saint Lucy Festival will occur in the same locations within the North End as in the past, with set-up beginning on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 and breakdown on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Parking restrictions will be in place from Wednesday through Monday on the following streets:
Cooper Street -Both sides, from Endicott Street to North Washington Street.
Endicott Street -Both sides, from Cooper Street to North Washington Street.
Thacher Street -Both sides, from North Washington Street to Prince Street.
North Margin Street -Both sides, from Cooper Street to Lafayette Avenue.
North Washington Street -North side, from Thacher Street to Causeway Street.
Medford Street -Southwest, from North Washington Street Causeway Street, on parking meters only
Roadways will be closed for the feasts and accompanying parades. The following processions will take place during this time period:
Saint Lucy’s Feast opening ceremonies - Thursday, August 27
Saint Anthony’s Feast opening ceremonies - Friday, August 28
Saint Anthony’s Feast Welcoming Parade - Saturday, August 29
Saint Anthony’s Feast Grand Procession - Sunday, August 30
Canterbury Street Bridge Closure – Effective Friday, September 12, 2025, Until Further Notice
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced that the Canterbury Street Bridge will be closing to vehicular traffic on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. Findings from a recent bridge inspection required the closure of the bridge.
The bridge will be closed until further notice.
Pedestrian access will be maintained. Traffic should follow the detour signage in place.
The primary detour route will utilize Hyde Park Avenue, Cummins Highway, Rowe Street, Brown Avenue, and Seymour Street.
The eastbound detour will follow Seymour Street to Brown Avenue to Cummins Highway.
The westbound detour will follow Hyde Park Avenue to Cummins Highway to Rowe Street to Seymour Street.
Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
Nubian Square Block Party, Washington Street – Saturday, July 25, 2026
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, there will be the Nubian Square Block Party event on Washington Street which will require the street to be closed and a temporary parking restriction installed. This is a recurring event that has been known by different names in the past.
Eustis Street is for production vehicles to have a place to stage.
Ruggles Street is to assist with the placement of blocking vehicles.
Washington Street from Ruggles Street to Palmer Street will be closed to through traffic as early as 5AM and reopen no later than 10PM.
Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Saturday on the following streets:
Washington Street -Both sides, from Melnea Cass Boulevard to Palmer Street
Eustis Street -Both sides, from Harrison Avenue to Washington Street
Ruggles Street -Both sides, from Ruggles Court to Washington Street
Puerto Rican Parade & Festival – Sunday, July 26, 2026
The annual Puerto Rican Parade will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026 starting at 12PM along the following route: Columbus Avenue at Cedar Street, to Seaver Street to Blue Hill Avenue to Franklin Park Road to North Jewish War Veterans Drive, to Circuit Drive to Piedmont Drive.
The parade route will be closed to through traffic. Additional information can be foundon the organizers’ website.
Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Sunday on the following streets:
Malcolm X Boulevard -Both sides, from Roxbury Street to Columbus Avenue
Columbus Avenue -Both sides, from Health Street at Centre Street to Walnut Avenue/Seaver Street
Seaver Street -Both sides, from Walnut Avenue/Columbus Avenue to Blue Hill Avenue
Blue Hill Avenue -Both sides, from Seaver Street to Columbia Road