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Release Date: Nov. 6, 2022
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040

Houston Astros World Series Parade: What You Need to Know from METRO

To help ease traffic congestion, METRO is helping fans get to and from the Houston Astros World Series Championship Parade with adjusted service in the downtown area on Monday, Nov. 7. All rides on METRO services will be free throughout World Series Parade day.

Officials estimate that more than 1 million people will travel to downtown Houston to attend the parade, which begins at noon. The parade route will force the closure of several city streets and cause detours on approximately two dozen bus routes. Customers can find a complete list of detoured routes at RideMETRO.org/astros.

METRO will continue to operate local bus, Park & Ride, and METRORail Red Line service for as long as possible. Please note the following service adjustments on parade day:

• Several local bus routes to and from downtown will be detoured. Visit METRO's website for details on specific routes and to sign up for METRO Service Alerts.
• Regularly scheduled Park & Ride service will be provided for the morning commute; however, afternoon service will be delayed by at least one hour beginning at 4 p.m.

• METRORail's Green and Purple lines will provide rides into downtown, but service will not be provided between EaDo/Stadium and Theater District stations.

METRO will resume regular service in and around downtown as soon as the parade route opens to regular traffic and crowds disperse.

Know Before You Go

Planning ahead and arriving early will be key to a successful parade experience. Street closures and increased pedestrian traffic near downtown will likely cause significant delays for all modes of transportation, including transit. METRO offers these tips:

• Visit RideMETRO.org/astros for everything you need to know about METRO services during the Astros World Series Parade.
• Plan trips in advance with the RideMETRO app. To plan a trip, choose the "Plan Your Trip" option. Enter a starting location and destination, and METRO's Trip Planner will provide a simple step-by-step itinerary. 
• Sign up for METRO Service Alerts. Get real-time information on specific routes, including updates on delays and detours delivered directly to your phone. 
• Avoid long lines by arriving early when taking local bus, Park & Ride or the METRORail to the celebration. 
• After the parade, be patient and take time to stop and celebrate Houston's victory by exploring downtown and patronizing local businesses. METRO will continue providing service throughout the evening, ensuring every fan can get home.

METRO Staff is Ready to Help

Additional METRO police officers, bus and rail supervisors, METRO Street Teams, and ambassadors will also be stationed along the system to provide directions and help ensure safety. Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists are reminded to pay attention to METRORail and to Stop, Look and Listen.

METRO's Customer Service team can also answer questions and provide trip planning information. Call or text 713-635-4000 for more information. Updates are also available on METRO's Twitter and Facebook pages.

To help ease traffic congestion, METRO is helping fans get to and from the Houston Astros World Series Championship Parade with adjusted service in the downtown area.

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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly transportation services. METRO’s transit network includes local bus, METRORail, which includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), the Green Line (East End) and the Purple Line (Southeast), Park & Ride commuter buses, METROLift paratransit service, HOV/HOT Express Lanes, curb2curb microtransit service and METRO Star Vanpool. In 2020, the Authority introduced the METRORapid Silver Line, the region’s first bus rapid transit service. Bike & Ride programs and road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. Focused on investing in the region’s future mobility needs, the Authority developed the METRONext Moving Forward Plan. METRO is also the first transit provider in the region to pilot autonomous vehicle shuttle technology. Learn more about METRO services at RideMETRO.org, where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone.