Multiple Cities Close Roads for Major Arts, Music, Pride Festivals

Several major festivals and parades across the United States are prompting significant street closures to accommodate large crowds and events. In Southwold, the Arts Street Festival on June 21 will close multiple streets for live music, artist trails, and a beach-themed parade. New York City will see closures for multiple parades on June 1, including the Philippine and Guyana Independence Day celebrations, affecting avenues and streets in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Nashville's CMA Fest from June 5-8 will feature country music stars and cause closures in downtown areas around Nissan Stadium to handle an estimated 90,000 daily attendees. Washington, D.C., will host the World Pride Parade and Block Party on June 6-7, resulting in closures and parking restrictions in the northwest and downtown areas, with accommodations for residents. Meanwhile, Jonesboro, Arkansas, will have road closures from May 30-31 for The Skirmish Delta Gravel Festival, featuring rides and live music in its downtown area.