Trending...
- Register Now For The 2025 Boston Neighborhood Basketball League Season - 345
- Mother's Day Wake-Up Call for Maternal Health: New Initiative Demands Better Postpartum Support
- Boston: Traffic Advisory for May 9, 2025
~ Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the highly anticipated return of the Boston Playoff Hub on Canal Street. This pedestrian-only zone will provide a car-free space for fans to gather and celebrate before and during home playoff games at TD Garden.
The first Celtics playoff game is set to take place on Sunday, April 20, following their impressive 18th NBA Championship win last year. This annual tradition, first introduced by Mayor Wu in 2023, has become a beloved event for residents and visitors alike.
"As the city of champions, Boston is lucky to have another round of playoff games to watch at TD Garden," said Mayor Wu. "With the Boston Playoff Hub on Canal Street, we're again making it easier to gather with friends and family to cheer on the Celtics. I encourage basketball fans to celebrate responsibly and enjoy what makes Boston so special."
The Playoff Hub will be free and open to the public, providing more space for fans to come together and support the Celtics. Closure times for Canal Street will vary based on game day start times and will be posted on boston.gov. The street will remain closed to traffic until one hour after the game ends. Parking regulations will also be posted ahead of the first playoff game on Saturday, April 19, and any vehicles in violation will be towed.
More on Boston Chron
Segun Idowu, Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, expressed his excitement for this partnership between the city of Boston, the Boston Celtics, and the Downtown North Association. "The City continues to find new ways to revitalize our downtown core and support our small businesses," he said. "The Boston Playoff Hub on Canal Street is an important step towards Mayor Wu's vision of a welcoming city for all."
Rich Gotham, Team President of the Boston Celtics, also shared his gratitude for this initiative. "Few places capture the excitement of game day like TD Garden, especially with the Celtics in playoffs," he said. "We'd like to express our gratitude to Mayor Wu and the City of Boston for reintroducing the Playoff Hub on Canal Street, giving fans the chance to come together, rally behind the team, and shine a spotlight on local businesses. We're looking forward to another strong playoff run with the best fans in the world."
Glen Thornborough, President of TD Garden and COO of the Boston Bruins, echoed this sentiment. "We are proud to once again welcome the NBA Playoffs to TD Garden," he said. "Celtics playoff basketball is an incredible experience and we are grateful to Mayor Wu, City of Boston and the Downtown North Association for bringing the Playoff Hub back to Canal Street. It extends the exhilarating and electric atmosphere that defines our venue into the community and enhances the excitement for neighborhood and local businesses."
More on Boston Chron
Jay Walsh, Director of Downtown North Association, also expressed his excitement for this event. "The Downtown North Association is excited to see the return of Canal Street as the Playoff Hub," he said. "We look forward to welcoming Celtics fans to the area and creating an exciting festive atmosphere. We are grateful to Mayor Wu and the City of Boston for their support, and we can't wait to see our team defend their championship."
With this announcement, it is clear that Mayor Wu's vision for a united and vibrant city is coming into fruition. The Boston Playoff Hub on Canal Street will not only provide a space for fans to gather but also support local businesses in downtown Boston. As residents eagerly await Sunday's playoff game, all eyes will be on Canal Street as it transforms into a hub of excitement and celebration.
The first Celtics playoff game is set to take place on Sunday, April 20, following their impressive 18th NBA Championship win last year. This annual tradition, first introduced by Mayor Wu in 2023, has become a beloved event for residents and visitors alike.
"As the city of champions, Boston is lucky to have another round of playoff games to watch at TD Garden," said Mayor Wu. "With the Boston Playoff Hub on Canal Street, we're again making it easier to gather with friends and family to cheer on the Celtics. I encourage basketball fans to celebrate responsibly and enjoy what makes Boston so special."
The Playoff Hub will be free and open to the public, providing more space for fans to come together and support the Celtics. Closure times for Canal Street will vary based on game day start times and will be posted on boston.gov. The street will remain closed to traffic until one hour after the game ends. Parking regulations will also be posted ahead of the first playoff game on Saturday, April 19, and any vehicles in violation will be towed.
More on Boston Chron
- Boston: May 16 Traffic Advisory
- Boston: Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth; Recognizes International Water Safety Day on May 15
- Fzata to Attend BIO International Convention 2025
- Boston: Traffic Advisory for May 14 - 24, 2025
- $1B Target by 2027 Amid eSIM, Global Roaming Expansion; $57.6M Q1 Revenue and Market Uplisting, Advancing Toward IQSTEL, Inc. (Stock Symbol: IQST)
Segun Idowu, Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, expressed his excitement for this partnership between the city of Boston, the Boston Celtics, and the Downtown North Association. "The City continues to find new ways to revitalize our downtown core and support our small businesses," he said. "The Boston Playoff Hub on Canal Street is an important step towards Mayor Wu's vision of a welcoming city for all."
Rich Gotham, Team President of the Boston Celtics, also shared his gratitude for this initiative. "Few places capture the excitement of game day like TD Garden, especially with the Celtics in playoffs," he said. "We'd like to express our gratitude to Mayor Wu and the City of Boston for reintroducing the Playoff Hub on Canal Street, giving fans the chance to come together, rally behind the team, and shine a spotlight on local businesses. We're looking forward to another strong playoff run with the best fans in the world."
Glen Thornborough, President of TD Garden and COO of the Boston Bruins, echoed this sentiment. "We are proud to once again welcome the NBA Playoffs to TD Garden," he said. "Celtics playoff basketball is an incredible experience and we are grateful to Mayor Wu, City of Boston and the Downtown North Association for bringing the Playoff Hub back to Canal Street. It extends the exhilarating and electric atmosphere that defines our venue into the community and enhances the excitement for neighborhood and local businesses."
More on Boston Chron
- Boston: Planning Department Advances Two New Office-To-Residential Conversion Projects
- LIB TH-50/TH-80 Benchtop Environmental Chamber Drives Global Demand
- Marc Soucy's Newest Music Series Approaches Its One Year Mark
- Fairmint Releases Whitepaper for Open Captable Protocol (OCP) to Advance On-Chain Equity Securities
- Award-winning NJ Author Celebrates New Release and Multi-Author Collaboration
Jay Walsh, Director of Downtown North Association, also expressed his excitement for this event. "The Downtown North Association is excited to see the return of Canal Street as the Playoff Hub," he said. "We look forward to welcoming Celtics fans to the area and creating an exciting festive atmosphere. We are grateful to Mayor Wu and the City of Boston for their support, and we can't wait to see our team defend their championship."
With this announcement, it is clear that Mayor Wu's vision for a united and vibrant city is coming into fruition. The Boston Playoff Hub on Canal Street will not only provide a space for fans to gather but also support local businesses in downtown Boston. As residents eagerly await Sunday's playoff game, all eyes will be on Canal Street as it transforms into a hub of excitement and celebration.
0 Comments
Latest on Boston Chron
- Boston: New Pathways For Direct Entry For Madison Park Graduates Into Union Apprenticeship Programs
- WWSG Announces Exclusive Speaking Partnership with Patrick McGee, Author of 'Apple in China'
- Multi-Billion Dollar Drone Cleaning Market Addressed via New UAE Office, AI Drone and Quantum Computing Solutions in Varied Industries ZenaTech, Inc
- Boston: Improving Parking and Curb Usage Through Tech Innovation
- Timken to Participate in the KeyBanc Industrials & Basic Materials Conference
- Spac Recovery Co. Files $590 Million Lawsuit Against Blackstone Products, Nomura , Franklin Square, Oaktree et al
- Grand Opening Business Funding Assist- Online Service
- NBA Champion Lamar Odom Launches Anti-Addiction Meme Coin, Sparking Disruptive Innovation in Web3
- HD Physical Therapy Wakefield Celebrates 13 Years
- Register Now For The 2025 Boston Neighborhood Basketball League Season
- Plan Signed to Purchase Kadima Neuropsychiatry Institute as Clinical Treatment Model and Leading Investigative Site Addressing Suicidal Depression
- Tribeca Film Festival Official Podcast Selection Lead Features Hollywood Stars, Focuses On Ending Childhood Lead Poisoning In New York!
- Industrial Parts Fittings Champions the Revival of American Manufacturing
- Boston: City Partners with Three Community-based Organizations to Provide Accurate, Culturally Relevant Translations
- Labthink invites you to a Webinar
- $34 Billion Market in 2025 Advancing to $45 Billion in 2026 for Phase III Development of New Blood Thinner, Less Problematic Than Warfrain: $CVKD
- Pikmykid Launches $100,000 School Safety Grant Giveaway to Support K–12 Schools Across the U.S
- Slotozilla Data Report: Unveiling 2024's Gaming Statistics
- BK Flooring Releases Their Top Reasons to Upgrade Kitchen Tile Flooring in 2025
- The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation Certify Results of Technical Advisory Committee Elections