Drivers should expect heavy traffic and possible street closures Sunday as PrideFest, the Brooklyn American Independence Day Parade, and a New York Mets home game bring thousands of people into the city.
New York, NY – New York City motorists are being urged to expect delays throughout Sunday as multiple major events, including PrideFest, a parade in Manhattan, and a New York Mets home game at Citi Field, are scheduled across the city.
The New York City Department of Transportation said temporary street closures and traffic impacts are expected throughout the day, with closures occurring at the discretion of the New York City Police Department. Officials recommend using public transportation whenever possible.
PrideFest and parade to affect Manhattan streets
PrideFest 2026 is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will impact several streets in the Astor Place and Cooper Square area. Event-related closures may affect Cooper Square between Third Avenue and the northbound Fourth Avenue at East Eighth Street, Lafayette Street between Astor Place and East Ninth Street, East Eighth Street between Broadway and Astor Place at Third Avenue, and East Ninth Street between Third Avenue and Broadway…