The Roots 'n Blues 'n BBQ Festival is almost upon us and we want to make sure your Friday and Saturday is all about fun, not about parking. So, here's some advice for those planning on coming to The District. As always, we thank you for your patience.
Closed Streets
The following streets will be closed starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, through 4 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11:
- Fourth, Fifth and Sixth streets between Broadway and Locust Street
- Seventh Street between Cherry and Elm streets
- Eighth Street between Locust and Elm streets
- Cherry Street between Fourth and Seventh streets
- Locust Street between Sixth and Ninth streets
- Elm Street between Sixth and Ninth streets
Barricades
Streets with barricades will be manned by volunteers to assist visitors.
Parking
During festival hours, free parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in all city garages, lots and at parking meters on open streets. City parking garages are located at:
- Tenth and Cherry
- Eighth and Cherry
- Sixth and Cherry -Locust Street entrance only, with additional designated accessible parking on the first level.
- Fifth and Walnut
- Eighth and Walnut
Festival hours run from 5-11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, and from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10. Those who hold city parking permits are not guaranteed a space during the festival.
Parking is also available at the university's north campus garages.
Shakespeare's Pizza will provide complimentary bike valet parking at the corner of Ninth and Elm streets.
Vehicles will be subject to towing and city parking enforcement under the following conditions: when it's a matter of public safety, fire safety or hazardous conditions, such as blocking an entrance or exit; when a street is closed; or when a "no parking" notice is posted on meters or other areas.
