Traffic/Parking Advisory: Dominican Festival and Parade on Sunday
On Sunday, August 16, the annual Dominican Festival and Parade will be taking place at 11:00 a.m., forming at Hyde Square and ending at Franklin Park.
4 a.m. Ticketing and towing begin
7 a.m. Road closures begin
11 a.m. Parade begins
The annual parade will form at Hyde Square at and proceed along the traditional route: leaving Perkins Street, straight onto Center Street, left onto Columbus Avenue, right onto Walnut Avenue, ending at Franklin Park.
Roadways along the route will be closed for the parade. Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Sunday on the following streets:
- Perkins Street – Both sides, from South Huntington Avenue to Centre Street
- Barbara Street – Both sides, from South Huntington Avenue to Centre Street
- Centre Street – Both sides, from South Huntington Avenue to Columbus Avenue
- Columbus Avenue – Both sides, from Centre Street to Walnut Avenue
- Walnut Avenue – Both sides, from Seaver Street to School Street
- Seaver Street – Both sides, from Walnut Avenue to Harold Street
- Blue Hill Avenue – East side (even side, inbound), from Wales Street to Columbia Road
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.
Image via Hyde Square Task Force
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
