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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 the website and information on the MBTA may be found online. 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.
BACK BAY
Jolly Jaunt 5K - Saturday, December 7, 2024
The Jolly Jaunt 5K Road Race takes place in the Back Bay Area. This annual event benefits the Special Olympics of Massachusetts. Participants will gather in the Parade Ground Area of Boston Common and just before the start of the race, will be directed to Charles Street, from Charles Street the route proceeds southerly to Boylston Street to Arlington Street to Commonwealth Avenue westbound, turning around at Charlesgate West, to Commonwealth Avenue eastbound, to Arlington Street to Boylston Street and ending on Charles Street.
Parking restrictions will be in place from 6:00 AM to Noon on the following streets:
Open Newbury: Holiday Stroll, December 1 & 8, 2024 (Rain Date: December 15)
The City of Boston will transform Newbury Street into a pedestrian-only holiday destination.
The street will become car-free to allow shoppers and diners to use the entire 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.
Parking will be restricted at the following locations:
BEACON HILL
Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll – Thursday, December 5, 2024
The annual Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll will occur along Charles Street o from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This event will close Charles Street to through traffic and eliminate parking on the street.
Parking restrictions will be in place on Thursday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM on the following streets:
Lighting of the Tree at Boston Common - Thursday, December 5, 2024
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Parking restrictions will be in place for the tree lighting ceremony on the following streets:
CITYWIDE
Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting, Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 2024
The Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting Ceremonies will be held this weekend in the city. Parking restrictions will be in effect in front of each of these neighborhood Christmas Tree Lighting locations. The trolley tour will start and end at Boston City Hall
Parking restrictions will be in place at the following locations:
STAGING AREA (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
SATURDAY STOPS
West Roxbury – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Readville / Hyde Park - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Mattapan Square / Mattapan - 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Hyde Square / Jamaica Plain – 1 PM to 5:00 PM
Jamaica Plain Monument / Jamaica Plain – 1 PM to 5:00 PM
Hanlon Square, Mission Hill – 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Bolling Building / Roxbury - 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Blackstone Square, South End - 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Oak Square, Brighton - 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
SUNDAY STOPS
Codman Square / Dorchester – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Adams Corner / Dorchester – 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Independence Park, South Boston – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Chinatown – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
North End / Paul Revere Mall – 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Winthrop Square / Charlestown - 3:00PM to 7:00PM
Maverick Square / East Boston - 4:00PM to 8:00PM
NORTH END
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North End Christmas Parade – Sunday, December 8, 2024
The Annual Christmas Parade Celebration will be taking place in the North End. Part of the celebration involves "Santa" arriving by helicopter. Temporary parking restrictions will be in place Sunday 8AM to 4PM on the following streets:
Make way for Santa as he takes the following route through the North End: Christopher Columbus Park and will go down Atlantic Ave to North Street and continue left on Lewis Street it will then turn right on Commercial St. then right on Richmond St., up Richmond and the parade will stop in front of the Nursing Home and it will continue to cross over Hanover Street to Parmenter St., it will go right on to Salem and take a right on to Charter St., then a right on to Hanover St. and continue on Hanover St. to Cross St. where it will take a right, it will then take a right on to Endicott St. and take a right at Keaney Square and another right on to Prince St at the end of Prince St it will take a left on to Hanover St and then another left at the end of Hanover St. onto Commercial St.
SEAPORT
Greg Hill Foundation Jingle All the Way – Saturday, December 7, 2024
The Greg Hill Foundation Jingle All the Way 5K will be run in the Seaport District. Parking restrictions will be in place from 12:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the following streets:
WEST END
Boston Bruins Fan Fest– Sunday, December 1, 2024
The Boston Bruins will host a Fan Fest event on Canal Street to celebrate their centennial game. Ahead of the game from 11 AM to 2 PM fans will have the chance to participate in interactive hockey activities and games, explore Hockey Hall of Fame displays, participate in photo stations, and enjoy music and entertainment.
Parking restrictions and street closure will be in effect from 9 AM to 3 PM on the following street:
Events such as parades, road races, and street fairs may require road closures to accommodate the activities.
BACK BAY
Jolly Jaunt 5K - Saturday, December 7, 2024
The Jolly Jaunt 5K Road Race takes place in the Back Bay Area. This annual event benefits the Special Olympics of Massachusetts. Participants will gather in the Parade Ground Area of Boston Common and just before the start of the race, will be directed to Charles Street, from Charles Street the route proceeds southerly to Boylston Street to Arlington Street to Commonwealth Avenue westbound, turning around at Charlesgate West, to Commonwealth Avenue eastbound, to Arlington Street to Boylston Street and ending on Charles Street.
Parking restrictions will be in place from 6:00 AM to Noon on the following streets:
- Arlington Street, Both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue outbound to Boylston Street.
- Boylston Street, Both sides, from Arlington Street to Charles Street.
- Charles Street, Both sides, from Boylston Street to Beacon Street.
Open Newbury: Holiday Stroll, December 1 & 8, 2024 (Rain Date: December 15)
The City of Boston will transform Newbury Street into a pedestrian-only holiday destination.
The street will become car-free to allow shoppers and diners to use the entire 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.
Parking will be restricted at the following locations:
- Newbury Street, Both sides, from Berkeley Street to Massachusetts Avenue
- Berkeley Street, Both sides, from Boylston Street to Commonwealth Avenue
- Clarendon Street, Both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street
- 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 next to the fire station
BEACON HILL
Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll – Thursday, December 5, 2024
The annual Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll will occur along Charles Street o from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This event will close Charles Street to through traffic and eliminate parking on the street.
Parking restrictions will be in place on Thursday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM on the following streets:
- Charles Street, Both sides, from Cambridge Street (Charles Circle) to Beacon Street.
Lighting of the Tree at Boston Common - Thursday, December 5, 2024
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Parking restrictions will be in place for the tree lighting ceremony on the following streets:
- Beacon Street, South side (Boston Common, side), from Charles Street to Park Street
- Charles Street, West side (Public Garden side), from Boylston Street to Beacon Street
CITYWIDE
Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting, Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 2024
The Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting Ceremonies will be held this weekend in the city. Parking restrictions will be in effect in front of each of these neighborhood Christmas Tree Lighting locations. The trolley tour will start and end at Boston City Hall
Parking restrictions will be in place at the following locations:
STAGING AREA (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
- Cambridge Street, Both sides from Court Street to New Sudbury Street
SATURDAY STOPS
West Roxbury – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Centre Street, West side (odd side), from Hastings Street to Park Street
- Hastings Street, South side (even side), from Centre Street to 34A Hastings Street
Readville / Hyde Park - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Wolcott Square, Both sides, around the Square - Prescott Street and Neponset Valley Parkway sides.
Mattapan Square / Mattapan - 11:00AM to 3:00PM
- Blue Hill Avenue, East side (even side), from crosswalk opposite Fairway Street heading southerly to River Street
Hyde Square / Jamaica Plain – 1 PM to 5:00 PM
- Perkins Street, Southside (even side) from South Huntington Avenue to Centre Street
Jamaica Plain Monument / Jamaica Plain – 1 PM to 5:00 PM
- Centre Street, Both sides, around the Monument from Hathaway Street to South Street
Hanlon Square, Mission Hill – 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Huntington Ave, North side (odd side) from Francis Street to Fenwood Road
- Francis Street, South side (even side) from St. Albans Road to Huntington Avenue
Bolling Building / Roxbury - 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Warren Street, Both sides, from Zeigler Street (exit to the MBTA Station) to Washington Street/Palmer Street
Blackstone Square, South End - 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Washington Street, West side (odd side, Blackstone Square), from West Brookline Street to West Newton Street
Oak Square, Brighton - 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Washington Street, Both sides, from Tremont Street to Beck Avenue
- Faneuil Street Both sides, from Bigelow Street to Champney Street
SUNDAY STOPS
Codman Square / Dorchester – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Talbot Avenue, Both sides, from Washington Street to Centre Street
- Washington Street, East side (even side), from Talbot Avenue heading northerly (towards Moultrie Street)
Adams Corner / Dorchester – 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Adams Street, West side, (odd side), from Minot Street heading southerly to Gallivan Boulevard to the Credit Union lot.
Independence Park, South Boston – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- East Broadway, Northside (park side) from N Street to M Street
- South side, from N Street to #811 East Broadway
Chinatown – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Harrison Avenue Extension, Both sides from Essex Street to Beach Street
North End / Paul Revere Mall – 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Hanover Street, Both sides, from Charter Street to North Bennet Street
Winthrop Square / Charlestown - 3:00PM to 7:00PM
- Adams Street, Both sides, Winthrop Street to Common Street
- Common Street, Both sides, Adams Street to Winthrop Street
- Winthrop Street, Both sides, from Adams Street to Common Street
Maverick Square / East Boston - 4:00PM to 8:00PM
- Maverick Square, West side (even side, health center side) from Maverick Street to Sumner Street, both the curbside with the buildings and the curbside at the island
- Henry Street, Both sides from Maverick Square to Paris Street
- Winthrop Street, Both sides from Paris Street to Maverick Square
NORTH END
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North End Christmas Parade – Sunday, December 8, 2024
The Annual Christmas Parade Celebration will be taking place in the North End. Part of the celebration involves "Santa" arriving by helicopter. Temporary parking restrictions will be in place Sunday 8AM to 4PM on the following streets:
- Atlantic Avenue, East side (water side), from Commercial Wharf to Commercial Street
- Commercial Street, East side (water side), from Atlantic Avenue to Fleet Street
Make way for Santa as he takes the following route through the North End: Christopher Columbus Park and will go down Atlantic Ave to North Street and continue left on Lewis Street it will then turn right on Commercial St. then right on Richmond St., up Richmond and the parade will stop in front of the Nursing Home and it will continue to cross over Hanover Street to Parmenter St., it will go right on to Salem and take a right on to Charter St., then a right on to Hanover St. and continue on Hanover St. to Cross St. where it will take a right, it will then take a right on to Endicott St. and take a right at Keaney Square and another right on to Prince St at the end of Prince St it will take a left on to Hanover St and then another left at the end of Hanover St. onto Commercial St.
SEAPORT
Greg Hill Foundation Jingle All the Way – Saturday, December 7, 2024
The Greg Hill Foundation Jingle All the Way 5K will be run in the Seaport District. Parking restrictions will be in place from 12:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the following streets:
- Seaport Boulevard, North side, Fan Pier Boulevard to B Street.
- Fan Pier Boulevard, East side, Seaport Boulevard to Northern Avenue.
- Pier 4 Boulevard, Both sides, Seaport Boulevard to Northern Avenue.
- Northern Avenue, South side, Fan Pier Boulevard to Pier 4 Boulevard.
WEST END
Boston Bruins Fan Fest– Sunday, December 1, 2024
The Boston Bruins will host a Fan Fest event on Canal Street to celebrate their centennial game. Ahead of the game from 11 AM to 2 PM fans will have the chance to participate in interactive hockey activities and games, explore Hockey Hall of Fame displays, participate in photo stations, and enjoy music and entertainment.
Parking restrictions and street closure will be in effect from 9 AM to 3 PM on the following street:
- Canal Street, Both sides, from Rip Valenti Way to Causeway Street
Events such as parades, road races, and street fairs may require road closures to accommodate the activities.
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