It will be busy in Baltimore this weekend, with Pride festivities, the Charles Street Promenade, Orioles games and other events happening around the city.
In response, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation announced road closures for the weekend.
Additionally, all Baltimore Metro SubwayLink stops will be closed this weekend for scheduled testing as the system prepares for new railcars, according to the Maryland Transit Administration. The closure will start at 8 p.m. on Friday and continue until 4 a.m. on Monday. Shuttle bus service will be available instead.
Here’s what you need to know about weekend traffic.
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Baltimore Pride festivities
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Baltimore Pride, which will come with its annual parade and block party.
As a result, the DOT said the following streets will be closed.
From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday:
- Charles Street from Art Museum Drive to 29th Street
- The right lane of 29th Street from Charles Street to Wyman Park Drive — that lane will be used as a bike lane
From 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday:
- Charles Street from North Avenue to 29th Street
- 20th Street from Maryland Avenue to St. Paul Street
The parade will start at noon on Saturday.
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The Baltimore Trans Pride Festival is also taking place on Saturday. Because of this, three streets will be closed from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m.:
- 21st Street between Charles and St. Paul Streets
- 22nd Street between Charles and St. Paul Streets
- Lovegrove Street between 21st and 22nd Streets
Charles Street Promenade
The Charles Street Promenade, where vendors set up shop on Charles Street, is happening from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Charles Street will be closed between Saratoga Street and North Avenue during that time.
However, all major intersections going east and west should be open during that time.
Because of the multiple closings on Charles Street, the Charm City Circulator will close stops and have temporary detours along the purple route on Saturday. All detour information can be found on the Passio Go! app.
Orioles Games
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the Orioles will face the Los Angeles Angels at Camden Yards. The DOT said the following streets will be closed around the stadium:
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- Hamburg Street from Leadenhall to Paca Streets
- The northbound service lane next to M&T Bank Stadium
- Camden Street from Paca to Howard Streets
The streets will be closed starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, 1 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival
The St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival kicked off on Thursday and continues until Sunday. The following streets will be closed until 10 p.m. Monday:
- Ponca Street between Fait and Foster Avenues
- Fleet Street between Ponca and Quail Streets
Ruffhouse Juneteenth Jubilee
Del. Malcolm P. Ruff is hosting his Ruffhouse Juneteenth Jubilee in Penhurst Park on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. These roads will be closed from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday:
- Penhurst Avenue between Granada Avenue and Garrison Boulevard
- Belvieu Avenue between Belvedere Avenue and Garrison Boulevard
More information about these closures can be found on the DOT website.
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