Advisory for Boston Common rallies on 
Saturday, August 19th 

The following is from the City of Boston:

Large crowds are expected to gather on the Boston Common this Saturday, August 19. The City of Boston is recommending everyone stay away from the Boston Common if possible.

There will be a march along a predetermined route starting at the Reggie Lewis Center and ending at the Boston Common. The Boston Police Department has been in contact with event organizers from several groups.

TRAFFIC DURING THE MARCH
There will be rolling street closures as marchers make their way from Roxbury to Boston Common. Drivers should expect delays from about 9 to 11 am. The streets that will be affected include:
  • Tremont Street, from Malcolm X Boulevard to Charles Street
  • Charles Street South and Charles Street near the Boston Common
  • feeder streets into Tremont Street
CLOSINGS AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Parking is prohibited in and around Boston Common. There will be signs posted on the roadways where you can't park. They will read "No Stopping Boston Police Special Event." 

The following locations will be closed on the Boston Common:
  • the Visitor Information Center
  • the Frog Pond
  • Earle of Sandwich
  • the Swan Boats
THERE WILL BE NO PARKING ON THESE STREETS
Starting at 6 am on Saturday vehicles will be towed from the following locations: 
  • Beacon Street, South side (Boston Common, Public Garden side), from Arlington Street to Park Street
  • Boylston Street, North side, Public Garden side, from Arlington Street to Charles Street
  • Charles Street South, Both sides, from Tremont Street to Boylston Street
  • Charles Street, Both sides, from Boylston Street to Beacon Street
  • Columbus Avenue, Both sides, from Coventry Street to Camden Street
  • Malcolm X Boulevard, Both sides, from Shawmut Avenue to Tremont Street
  • Park Street, Both sides, from Beacon Street to Tremont Street
  • Tremont Street, Both sides, from Malcolm X Boulevard to Charles Street South
If you are planning on attending the rallies, please click here for more information.