ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Independence Day is quickly approaching and the city of Albany is gearing up to host New York State’s Fourth of July Celebration. Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place throughout the day of the event.
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New York State’s Fourth of July Celebration is slated to run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday at the Empire State Plaza. The free event will be headlined by rock band Sugar Ray, with other performances by the Margo Macero Band, DJ Mr. CEO and other ensembles.
Take a look below for a full list of road closures and parking restrictions that will be in effect, per the Albany Police Department. For other fireworks shows across the Capital Region, take a look at NEWS10’s Fourth of July fireworks guide.
Parking restrictions
July 4, 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. — Stage area
- State Street, both sides from South Swan Street to Eagle Street
July 4 at 5 a.m. until July 5 at 6 a.m.
- Upper Lincoln Park, all roadways between Delaware Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, including the roadway adjacent to TOAST School and near the tennis courts, basketball courts and spray pool (Sunshine School)
July 4, 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. — Traffic control/public safety for fireworks at Empire State Plaza
- Madison Place, North Side from Eagle Street to Philip Street
- Elm Street, north side from Eagle Street to Grand Street
- Philip Street, east side from Madison Avenue to Warren Street
- Bleeker Street, south side from Philip Street to Eagle Street
July 4, 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. — Traffic control for fireworks at Empire State Plaza
- Madison Avenue, both sides from South Swan Street to Eagle Street
July 4, 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. — CDTA bus staging/bus stop for fireworks at Empire State Plaza
- Washington Avenue, north side from Eagle Street to South Swan Street
- Washington Avenue, south side from South Swan Street east to opposite North Hawk Street
- Washington Avenue, north side from South Swan Street west to 111 Washington Avenue
- North Hawk Street, east & West sides from Washington Avenue to Elk Street
Road closures
July 4 at 5 a.m. until July 5 at 9 a.m. — Closed to ALL traffic
- Upper Lincoln Park roadways between Delaware Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard. (TOAST School roadway, roadway to tennis courts, basketball courts , spray pool, and sunshine school building)
July 4, 5 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. — Closed for all except local and emergency traffic
- Madison Place between Eagle Street and Philip Street
- Philip Street between Madison Avenue and Myrtle Avenue
- Elm Street between Eagle Street and Grand Street
- Wilbur Street between Philip Street and Grand Street
- Bleeker Place between Philip Street and Eagle Street
- Myrtle Avenue between Eagle Street and Grand Street
July 4, 4 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. — Closed to all but authorized event and emergency vehicles
- Madison Avenue between South Swan Street and Eagle Street
July 4, 5 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. — Closed to all but authorized event and emergency vehicles
- State Street between South Swan Street and Eagle Street
- Park Street between Lancaster Street and State Street
Albany police said additional closures may be implemented based on traffic volume and delays. Officers will be on-site during the event to help drivers exit.
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