August 7, 2026 Traffic Advisory

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.

Events such as parades, road races, and street fairs may require road closures to accommodate the activities. 

 

BACK BAY 

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, a 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 found on 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 (odd side), from Boylston Street to Commonwealth Avenue, West side (even side), from Public Alley 436 to Commonwealth Avenue
• Clarendon Street - Both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street
• Berkeley Street - West side (even side), from Boylston Street to Public Alley 436

 

chinatown

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

 

DORCHESTER

Community Outreach Day on Devon Street - Saturday, August 8, 2026

On Saturday, August 8, the Deliverance Temple Worship Center will be hosting a community outreach day on Devon Street which will include free school supplies and activities for children.

Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Saturday on the following streets:

• Devon Street - Both sides, from Laredo Street to Columbia Road.

 

FENWAY

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, followed by another on Saturday, August 15.

Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Friday and Saturday on the following streets:

• Boylston Street - South side from opposite Ipswich Street, near Fenway Park, to Brookline Avenue. North side, from Richard B. Ross Way to Kilmarnock Street
• Brookline Avenue - Both sides from Overland Street to Lansdowne Street
• Ipswich Street - North side (Fenway Park side), from Lansdowne Street to Boylston Street
• Jersey Street - Both sides, from Boylston Street to Van Ness Street
• Lansdowne Street -  Both sides, from Brookline Avenue to Ipswich Street
• Overland Street - North side (odd side), from Brookline Avenue to Beacon Street
• Richard B. Ross Way - Both sides, from Van Ness Street to Boylston Street
• Van Ness Street - Both sides, from Jersey Street to Kilmarnock Street

Parking restrictions will also be in effect on Friday and Saturday on the following streets: 

• Lansdowne Street - From Brookline Avenue to Ipswich Street
• Jersey Street - From Van Ness Street to Brookline Avenue
• Van Ness Street - From Ipswich Street to Jersey Street

 

JAMAICA PLAIN

Dominican Parade - Sunday, August 16, 2026

The Dominican Parade will be taking place on Sunday August 16. The annual parade will form at Hyde Square, beginning at 12:00 p.m., and proceed along the traditional route: leaving Perkins Street, straight on to Centre Street, left on to Columbus Avenue right on Walnut Avenue, ending at Franklin Park.

Roadways along the route will be closed for the parade. Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Sunday on the following streets:

• Perkins Street - Both sides, from South Huntington Avenue to Centre Street
• Barbara Street - Both sides, from South Huntington Avenue to Centre Street
• Centre Street - Both sides, from South Huntington Avenue to Columbus Avenue
• Columbus Avenue - Both sides, from Centre Street to Walnut Avenue
• Walnut Avenue - Both sides, from Seaver Street to School Street
• Seaver Street - Both sides, from Walnut Avenue to Harold Street

 

MATTAPAN

Mattapan Unity 5K - Saturday, August 8, 2026 

The Mattapan Unity 5K will take place on Saturday, August 8, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The event will include a 5K race and a 1.5 mile run/walk. The route will be along the Neponset Trail inner pathways, left onto Central Avenue, left onto River Street, left onto Ledgebrook Road, right onto Meadowbank Avenue, and back to Neponset Trail. 

There are no parking restrictions scheduled for this event.

 

north end

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 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 (even side), from Henchman Street to Battery Street
• North Square - North side (odd 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 (even 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 (odd 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

 

ROSLINDALE

Canterbury Street Bridge Closure – Friday, September 12 - Until Further Notice

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that the Canterbury Street Bridge will be closing to vehicular traffic on Friday, September 12, 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.        

 

waterfront

India Day Celebration and Parade - Sunday, August 9, 2026 

The India Day Parade will take place on Sunday, August 9, beginning at 1 p.m. The parade will proceed from Lewis Wharf, right onto Atlantic Avenue, straight onto Mercantile Street, left onto Fitzgerald Surface Road, left onto High Street, left onto Atlantic Avenue heading to Christopher Columbus Park. 

There are no parking restrictions scheduled for this event.