Traffic Advisory for October 23, 2026

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 website, and 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.

Events such as parades, road races, and street fairs may require road closures to accommodate the activities. 

 

BACK BAY

The National Men’s March and Rally For Personhood - Sunday, November 1, 2026

The National Men’s March will take place on Sunday, November 1, proceeding along Commonwealth Avenue (outbound) at West Alcorn Street, then Babcock Street to the inbound side of Commonwealth Avenue, passing under Massachusetts Avenue to Hereford Street, entering the Commonwealth Ave. Mall before continuing to Boylston Street and concluding on Boston Common at Charles Street. 

There are no parking restrictions associated with this event.

Veterans Day “Salute to Service” Parade - Saturday, November 7, 2026

The Veterans Day Parade will be held on Saturday, November 7, beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Copley Square. The parade will proceed along Boylston Street, left onto Tremont Street (counter to traffic), straight onto Cambridge Street ending at City Hall Plaza.

Parking will be restricted on the following streets on Saturday: 

• Beacon Street - South side (Boston Common side), from Charles Street to Walnut Street 
• Boylston Street - Both sides, from Hereford Street to Tremont Street 
• Tremont Street - Both sides, from Boylston Street to Cambridge Street 
• Cambridge Street - Both sides, from Tremont Street to New Chardon Street

“Girls on the Run” Celebratory Fall 5K - Sunday, November 15, 2026

The Girls on the Run 5K race will take place on Sunday, November 15. Participants will begin on Charles Street, head south and turn onto Boylston Street, right onto Arlington Street, left onto Commonwealth Avenue (outbound), under Massachusetts Avenue, left onto Charlesgate West, left onto Commonwealth Avenue (inbound), under Massachusetts Avenue, right onto Arlington Street, left onto Boylston Street, left onto Charles Street, ending at the Center Gate. 

Parking will be restricted on the following streets on Saturday: 

• Beacon Street - Both sides, from Charles Street to Spruce Street
• Beacon Street - North side (opposite the Public Garden), from Charles Street to Arlington Street
• Boylston Street - North side (Public Garden side), from Arlington Street to Charles Street
• Charles Street - Both sides, from Boylston Street to Beacon Street

Camp Harbor View 5K - Saturday, November 21, 2026

The annual Camp Harbor View 5K will take place on Saturday, November 21. Participants will begin at Charles Street between the Public Garden and Boston Common, take a left onto Beacon Street, left onto Arlington Street, right onto Commonwealth Avenue outbound, turning around at Charlesgate West and returning by Commonwealth Avenue inbound.

Parking will be restricted on the following streets on Saturday: 

• Arlington Street - Both sides, from Beacon Street to Commonwealth Avenue inbound
• Beacon Street - South side (Public Garden side), from Charles Street to Arlington Street 
• Charles Street - Both sides, from Boylston Street to Beacon Street

CHARLESTOWN

Greater Boston Walk To End Alzheimer’s - Sunday, October 25, 2026

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Sunday, October 25. Participants will walk from 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.

There are no parking restrictions associated with this event.

Charlestown Halloween Parade - Saturday, October 31, 2026 

The annual Charlestown Halloween Parade will take place on Saturday, October 31. Temporary parking restrictions will be in place on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the following streets: 

• Monument Square - Both sides, around the entire square and monument
• Monument Avenue - Both sides, from Monument Square to Warren Street
• Winthrop Street - Both sides, from Monument Square to Common Street 
• Common Street - Both sides, from Winthrop Street to Adams Street 
• Adams Street - Both sides, from Common Street to Winthrop Street

CHESTNUT HILL

The Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandanna 5k Run/Walk - Saturday, October 24, 2026

The Red Bandana Run, a Boston College event to honor 9/11 hero Welles Remy Crowther, will take place on Saturday, October 24. Participants will run along 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. 

There are no parking restrictions associated with this event.

NORTH END

Annual Madonna Della Cava Halloween Parade - Saturday, October 24, 2026

The Madonna Della Cava Society will host their 75th annual Halloween Block Party and Parade on Battery Street. The parade will also move along Commercial Street, North Street, Lewis Street, and Hanover Street. 

There are no parking restrictions associated with this event.

ROSLINDALE

Canterbury Street Bridge Closure - Effective Friday, September 12, 2025, 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, 2025 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. 

ROXBURY

Age Strong Halloween Party at Melnea Cass Recreation Complex - Friday, October 30, 2026

On Friday, October 30, the Age Strong Commission will host a Halloween Party at the Melnea Cass Recreation Complex. Temporary parking restrictions will be in place on Martin Luther King Boulevard from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday for bus drop-off and pick-up. 

• Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard - North side (park side), all of the 2-Hour Parking spaces from Walnut Avenue to Washington Street (excluding any HP spaces)

WEST ROXBURY

Annual Halloween Party hosted by BPD District E-5 - Friday, October 30, 2026

On Friday, October 30, District E-5 of the Boston Police Department will host their annual Halloween Party. Temporary parking restrictions will be in place on Centre Street past the police station to the rotary, on the same side as the station. Parking will be restricted on the following street from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday: 

• Centre Street - South side, from Belgrade Avenue to West Roxbury Parkway

MBTA UPDATES

Green Line Diversion - Saturday, October 31 to Sunday, November 1, 2026 

There will be no trains between North Station & Babcock St (B), Kenmore (C+D), & Heath St (E) the weekend of September 19-20 while ongoing signal repair work takes place. The MBTA recommends passengers use buses between Babcock, Kenmore, Heath St (Rt 39) & Copley/Back Bay, and use Orange Line service between North Station & Back Bay. 

For more information, please visit mbta.com/alerts/subway