10/10/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/10/2025 10:48
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 websiteand 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.
Oaktoberfest 5K 2025 - Sunday, October 19, 2025
Forming at 615 Washington Street at YMCA at Oak Square and starting at 10:00 a.m., this race proceeds over the following named streets: Washington Street, left onto Foster Street, right onto Commonwealth Avenue, right onto Lake Street, around Gallagher Park to Kenrick Street, right onto Kenrick Street, left onto Lake Street, left onto Washington Street.
Streets involved will be closed to through-traffic for the event's duration.
The Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandanna 5K - Saturday, October 25, 2025
Beginning at Boston College with an official start of 9:00 a.m., this race proceeds over the following named streets: Commonwealth Avenue, right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue, right onto Beacon Street, right onto College Road, right onto Commonwealth Avenue, right back to the main gate at Boston College.
Streets involved will be closed to through-traffic for the event's duration.
Boston 10K For Women - Saturday, October 11, 2025
The annual Boston 10K for Women will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 starting on Beacon Street between Charles Street and Brimmer Street. To provide sufficient street capacity for this event, certain areas will need to be posted with a temporary parking restriction.
Parking restrictions will be in place throughout Saturday on the following streets:
Boston Fire Department Open House, Meetinghouse Hill - Saturday, October 11, 2025
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, there will be an open house at the fire station for Engine 17 and Ladder 7. This event is part of Fire Prevention Week and there will be opportunities to meet the local firefighters, explore fire trucks and gear, walk through a fire safety bounce house, learn life-saving fire safety tips, receive giveaways, and see safety demonstrations.
Parking restrictions will be in place throughout Saturday on the following street:
Jodhan Wedding Procession - Saturday, October 11, 2025
Beginning on Fuller Street at Dorchester Avenue at 11:45 a.m., this procession will proceed over the following named streets: on Fuller Street from Dorchester Avenue to Washington Street.
Streets involved will be closed to through-traffic for the event's duration.
Annual Boston Firefighters Local 718 Memorial Road Race - Sunday, October 12, 2025
Entering formation on Hallet Street at Florian Hall at 9:00 a.m., this race proceeds over the following named streets: on Hallet Street, right onto Gallivan Boulevard, straight onto Hancock Street, north onto Morrissey Boulevard toward Norwood Street, U-Turn at Bianculli Boulevard (UMass), south onto Morrissey, left onto Tenean Street, continue onto Conley Street, east onto Neponset Trail, to Hallet Street, finish at Florian Hall. There are 2 races, the 10K above and a 5K that uses the same route but has a turnaround using Conley Street.
Streets involved will be closed to through-traffic for the event's duration.
East BOOston Y 5K - Sunday, October 26, 2025
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, the East Boston YMCA will be hosting a 5K race called the East BOOston Y 5K. The race will take place mostly in park land, such as the Bremen Street Park, East Boston Greenway and Piers Park but for participants to get from the East Boston Greenway to Piers Park, Marginal Street will be used and it has been requested that part of that roadway be posted with a temporary parking restriction.
Parking restrictions will be in place throughout Sunday on the following street:
Faith and Blue Event - Friday, October 10, 2025
The Boston Police will be hosting a Faith and Blue Event on Friday, October 10, 2025 at the Loring Greenough House and at the request of Deputy Superintendent Aliza Rodriguez, some temporary parking restrictions will be installed.
Parking restrictions will be in place throughout Friday on the following streets:
Canine Costume Parade - Saturday, October 25, 2025
Forming at 633 Centre Street and beginning at 1:00 p.m., this parade proceeds over the following named streets: From 633 Centre Street, moving south on Centre Street, turning left onto South Street, and entering Loring Greenough House yard at 12 South Street.
Streets involved will be closed to through-traffic for the event's duration.
Friends Of Glenn Walk - Saturday, October 11, 2025
Forming in Pagel Playground (365 Hyde Park Avenue) and starting at 11 a.m., this parade proceeds over the following named streets: on Hyde Park Avenue from Pagel Field heading northerly to Fields Corner MBTA Station, opposite Tower Street.
Streets involved will be closed to through-traffic for the event's duration.
The Boston Transportation Department will be making some adjustments to Massachusetts Avenue between Theodore Glynn Way and Magazine Street. To accommodate the work, the existing flexposts and protective concrete barriers will be temporarily removed from the road in order for restriping to happen effectively. Additional cautionary signage will also be installed as part of this effort. The contractor expects to do the majority of the work overnight to minimize impacts to Newmarket's commercial circulation. We expect the work to take about two weeks to complete, at which point separation materials will be restored to protect the bike infrastructure. Please take notice of, and act in accordance with, any new signage posted at this location.
Annual Madonna Dela Cava Halloween Parade - Saturday, October 25, 2025
Forming on Battery Street with a start time of 1:00PM, this parade proceeds over the following - named streets: Battery Street, right onto Commercial Street, right onto North Street, left onto Lewis Street, right onto Commercial Street, right onto Richmond Street, right onto Hanover Street, right onto Battery Street.
Streets involved will be closed to through-traffic for the event's duration.
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.
Archdiocese Of Boston College and University Jubilee Eucharistic Procession - Saturday, October 25, 2025
Forming at Boston Common, with a start time of 10:00 a.m., this parade proceeds Over the following named streets: exiting Boston Common at Tremont Street and Boylston Street, Tremont Street, left onto Stuart Street, right onto Washington Street, ending at 1400 Washington Street - Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
Streets involved will be closed to through-traffic for the event's duration.
Greater Boston Walk To End Alzheimer's - Sunday, October 26, 2025
Forming at North Point Park in Cambridge with a start time at 8:30 a.m., this walk proceeds over the following named streets: North Point Park in Cambridge to Paul Revere Park, along the Harbor Walk to Constitution Road, to the Charlestown Navy Yard, to Pier 4, back to Paul Revere Park.
Streets involved will be closed to through-traffic for the event's duration.