Street Use and Event Notice: August 7

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Date: August 7, 2019

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Events:


Vision Zero

Help eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries on Charlotte's streets. Use the Vision Zero interactive map to share your experiences while walking, biking, driving or taking transit in Charlotte.


Bank of America Stadium (Home of the Carolina Panthers):

Carolina Panthers

August 16: Panthers vs. Bills  7 PM

August 29: Panthers vs. Steelers TBD

Stadium Events

August 31: USC vs UNC (Belk College Kickoff CLassic)    TBD


Spectrum Center (Home of the Charlotte Hornets):

Charlotte Hornets 

Other Spectrum Center Events

August 9: John Mayer 7:30 PM

August 10: Strayer University                          Graduation  3 PM       

August 13: Khalid  7:30 PM   

August 23: Queen + Adam                             Lambert 8 PM   

August 24: Alan Jackson 7:30 PM

September 7: Chris Brown 6:30 PM

September 14: Trevor Noah 7:30 PM  


BB&T Ballpark (Home of the Charlotte Knights):

Charlotte Knights

August 13-15: vs. Scranton/WB

August 16-18: vs. Columbus

August 23-25: vs. Norfolk

August 26-29: vs. Durham

All games at 7:04p except August 18 and 25 which start at 5:05p.

Other BB&T Ballpark Events 


Convention Center Events


Street, Lane and Median Closures

To view all active closures, please visit: charlottenc.gov/transportation/ streetclosings


Parking Restrictions

Street Use Calendar

Street Closings

Special Event Application


Additional CDOT Information

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Like CDOT on Facebook: @CLTtransportation 


ABC's of Scooter Safety

ABC's of Scooter Safety

Uptown Sidewalk Riding Restrictions

Sidewalk riding is allowed except in the area of Uptown bound by Church St., Stonewall St., College St. and 7th St. This restriction is for bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters. When riding on sidewalks, be visible, courteous and yield to pedestrians at all times.

Sidewalk Restrictions

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August 9: Sounds of Summer

August 9 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Live on the Green is the perfect way to spend a summer night in Charlotte.  If you’re looking to unwind with American & Roots music, food trucks, and craft beer, First Ward Park is the place to be.

8th Street between College Street and Brevard Street will close at 8:00 a.m. and reopen at 12:00 a.m.


August 10: LoSo Block Party

August 10 from 2 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The LoSo (Lower South End) neighborhood is hosting its 4th annual LoSo Block Party.  It will have live music, local vendors, food and drinks.

Yancey Road between Herriot Ave. and Verbena Street and Southside Drive between Yancey Road and Old Pineville Road will close from 12:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.


August 10: Bearden Music Series

August 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

In the spirit of Romare Bearden’s inspirational collage art, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation explores a diverse musical palette through the Bearden Music Series.

The lane of 3rd Street along the park from Church Street to Mint Street will be restricted for food trucks.


August 10: City of Immigrants 5K

The event begins Saturday, August 10 at 6 p.m. on Nassau Blvd. Event organizers expect 300 attendees. The route uses Nassau Blvd, Chestnut Ave, Tippah Ave, Norcross Pl, Mecklenburg Ave, Daniel St, Virginia Ave, Indiana Ave  and Attaberry Dr. For more information go to http://www.latinamericancoalition.org/5k/about

Immigrants 5k

Immigrants 5K Route


August 16: Panthers on Mint (Buffalo)

Event hours are 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This is to create a space for Panthers fans to come together in celebration prior to home games.

Mint Street between Stonewall Street and Morehead Street will close Thursday, August 15, at 6:30 p.m. and reopen by midnight Friday.


August 17-18: Charlotte Pride Festival

Event hours are:

Saturday, August 17 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 18 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Charlotte Pride Festival is an annual event to celebrate the LGBTQ community of Charlotte and the surrounding regions.

The following streets will close at 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 16:

Tryon Street between Trade Street and Stonewall Street

Levine Ave. between Church Street and Tryon Street.

**the cross streets of MLK Blvd., 3rd St. and 4th St. will remain open and not close until Saturday, August 17 at 5:00 a.m.

All streets will reopen on Sunday, August 18 at 11:00 p.m.


August 17: OrthoCarolina Classic

The event begins Saturday, August 17 at 7:30 a.m. on the corner of Vail Avenue and North Colonial Avenue. Event organizers expect 1,000 attendees. The 5K route uses Vail Avenue, North Laurel Avenue, East Fifth Street, East Seventh Street, Dunn Avenue, Skyland Avenue, Randolph Road and Dotger Avenue. The 10K route uses Vail Avenue, North Laurel Avenue, East Fifth Street, East Seventh Street/Monroe Road, North Wendover Road, Randolph Road and Dotger Avenue. Visit OrthoCarolina Classic for more information.

OrthoCarolina Classic

OrthoCarolina Classic


August 18: Charlotte Pride Parade

The Charlotte Pride Parade will begin at 1 p.m. at 9th Street and Tryon Street. The parade turns east on Trade Street and disperses on College Street.

Staging for the parade will close Tryon Street between 9th and 11th Streets and the cross streets between Church and College St beginning at 9 a.m.

Streets along the parade route will open to traffic at 4 p.m.


August 24: Pop Up Dinner

The Pop Up Dinner is a worldwide event, spanning 6 continents, in which people gather in a public space and set up a temporary, chic dining area. Event is from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Tryon Street from Stonewall Street to MLK Blvd. and Levine Ave. from Church Street to Tryon Street will close at 6:00 a.m. and reopen at 2:00 a.m. August 25.


August 24: Yiasou Greek Festival 5K

The event begins Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 a.m. on East Boulevard between Springdale Avenue and Winthrop Avenue. Event organizers expect 1,000 participants. The westbound lane of East Boulevard will close completely between Euclid Avenue and Dilworth Road West until 8:30 a.m. The route uses Dilworth Road West, Dilworth Road East, East Boulevard, Park Road, East Kingston Avenue, Lyndhurst Avenue and East Worthington Avenue. Visit Yiasou Greek Festival 5K for more information.

Yiasou Greek Festival 5K

Yiasou Greek Festival 5K


August 24: Tour de Turns

The event begins Saturday, August 24 at 8 a.m. at Carmel Road Neighborhood Park. Event organizers expect 450 participants. The routes are through 25 South Charlotte neighborhood streets. Visit Tour de Turns for more information.


August 29: Panthers on Mint (Pittsburgh)

Event hours are 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This is to create a space for Panthers fans to come together in celebration prior to home games.

Mint Street between Stonewall Street and Morehead Street will close Thursday, August 28, at 6:30 p.m. and reopen by midnight Friday.


August 30: Belk College Kickoff Tailgate Concert

Event hours are 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The concert is a great opportunity for the people of Charlotte and out-of-town fans to come together and get ready to cheer on their teams at the Belk College Kickoff Game.

Parking on Mint Street and MLK Blvd. along Romare Bearden Park will be restricted.


August 31: Belk College Kickoff Fan Fest

Event hours are 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

To create a fun and family game day festival for fans and attendees that are attending the 2019 College Kickoff Game at BOA Stadium.

Mint Street between Morehead Street and Stonewall Street will close 9:00 a.m. on August 30 and reopen at 11:30 p.m. August 31.


August 31: PHSSCA 3K Sickle Cell Run/Walk

The event begins Saturday, August 31 at 8 a.m. on South Mint Street between Romare Bearden Park and BB&T Ballpark. Event organizers expect 500 participants. The route includes 4th Street Extension the greenway, Cedar Street and 4th Street. Visit the Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency for more information.

Sickle Cell Run/Walk

Sickle Cell Run/Walk


September 1: Around the Crown 10K

The event begins Saturday, August 31 at 8 a.m. on South Mint Street between Romare Bearden Park and BB&T Ballpark. Please visit aroundthecrown10k.com for more information.

Around the Crown 10K

Around the Crown 10K


September 2: Charlotte Labor Day Parade

The  Charlotte Labor Day Parade will begin at 11:00 AM at 9th Street and Tryon Street. The parade turns east on Third Street and disperses on College Street.

Staging for the parade will close Tryon Street between 9th and 11th Streets and the cross streets between Church and College Streets beginning at 8 AM.

Streets along the parade route will open to traffic at 1:30 PM.


September 7: Eucharistic Congress Procession

The procession will begin on Saturday, September 7 at 9 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Event organizers expect 10,000 attendees. The procession uses Tryon Street, 3rd Street and Brevard Street and ends at the Charlotte Convention Center. Visit Diocese of Charlotte for more information.


September 7: South End Shuffle 5K

The event begins Saturday, September 7 at 9:30 a.m. in Historic SouthEnd. Event organizers expect 450 attendees. The route uses West Summit Avenue, Camden Road, West Tremont Avenue, Hawkins Street, Dunavant Street, Remount Road Charlotte Rail Trail and West Bland Street. The event benefits the Rail Trail in South End and The Purple Promise Foundation to End Melanoma. The South End Shuffle 5K Awards Ceremony and Celebration will be held at the Wooden Robot Gastropub and Beer Garden on South Tryon Street following the race. Winnifred Street between West Summit Avenue and Winona Street will be closed from 6:30 a.m. until noon. Visit South End Shuffle for more information.

South End Shuffle 5K

South End Shuffle 5K