Big Weekend of Concerts, Baseball Leads to Downtown Parking Restrictions

Be Aware of New Regulations If You’re Headed to the Ballpark or Concert This Weekend

Parking Restrictions to Be in Place Around Truist Park, State Farm Arena

Parking restrictions will be implemented across downtown Atlanta this weekend, July 22-24, due to a series of large events. The Atlanta Braves will play the New York Yankees at Truist Park, and popular boyband BTS is set to play two shows at State Farm Arena. Atlanta police issued a list of closures, restrictions and general event information. **Truist Park** * Hank Aaron Drive NW will be converted to one-way southbound traffic only from 9 a.m. to midnight on July 22 and 23. * No vehicles will be permitted to park along Hank Aaron Drive NW from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on July 22 and 23. * Fans attending the Braves game are recommended to utilize Braves Ride, MARTA, taxis or ride-sharing services. **State Farm Arena** * No vehicles will be permitted to park along Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Andrew Young International Boulevard from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. on July 23 and 24. * Centennial Olympic Park Drive will be closed to all vehicle traffic from Park Drive NE to Marietta Street NW from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on July 23 and 24. * Andrew Young International Boulevard will be closed to all vehicle traffic from Baker Street to Peachtree Street NW from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on July 23 and 24. **Other Events** * The Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade will be held in Old Fourth Ward Park on July 23. Road closures will be in effect along portions of Ralph McGill Boulevard NE and Boulevard NE from 6 p.m. to midnight. * The Atlanta Jazz Festival will be held in Piedmont Park from July 22-24. Road closures will be in effect along portions of 10th Street NE and Charles Allen Drive NE from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day of the festival. Residents and visitors are advised to plan ahead and allow for extra travel time if they will be in the downtown area this weekend.