Parking & Street Closures

Parking & Street Closures

Thanks to Interstate Parking, you can park at The Avenue for $3 during the Parade! Entrances at 615 N Plankinton Ave & 258 W Michigan St. Enter between 8am-3pm to receive the special rate.

Spectators should also consider ride share services or public transit such as The Hop and MCTS to travel safely and responsibly.

Please Note: The City of Milwaukee will also place temporary “No Parking” signs along the Parade route, and all cars parked on the street will be towed beginning at 7 a.m. the morning of the Parade.

Street Closures

Staging Area – Streets will close at 10 a.m.

    • W Wisconsin Ave. from N MLK Dr. to N 6th
    • N MLK Drive from W Wells St. to W Wisconsin Ave. (access to 310W Parking Structure will be available)
    • N Vel R. Phillips Ave. from W Wells St. to W Clybourn St. (W Michigan St. will remain open to traffic)
    • N 3rd from W Michigan St. to W Everett St.
    • W Everett St. from N 3rd to N Vel R. Phillips Ave.

Parade Route – Streets will close at 11:45 a.m.

    • W Wisconsin Ave. from MLK Dr. to N Plankinton Ave.
    • N Plankinton Ave. from W Wisconsin Ave. to W Kilbourn Ave.
    • W Kilbourn Ave. from N Plankinton Ave. to N MLK Dr.
    • N MLK Dr. from W Kilbourn Ave. to W Juneau Ave.
    • W Juneau Ave. from N MLK Dr. to N Water St.
    • N Water St. from E Juneau Ave. to E Highland Ave.

De-Staging Area – Street will close at approximately 1 p.m. until all units are cleared at 2:30 p.m.

    • N Water St. from E Highland Ave. to E State St.
    • E Highland Ave. from N Broadway to N Edison St.

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