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Tulip Festival road closures, parking rules, and shuttle bus information

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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Tulip Festival is on Saturday and Sunday in Albany's Washington Park. In preparation for the event, the Albany Police Department has released parking restrictions in the area, road closures, and shuttle bus information.

Washington Park Parking Restrictions from May 10 at 6 a.m. to Sunday, May 12:

  • Washington Park Road, east side from Hudson Avenue north 6 spaces
  • Washington Park Road, both sides from New Scotland Avenue to Lake Avenue

Road Closure from Friday, May 10 at 6 a.m. until Sunday, May 12:

  • Washington Park Road, from New Scotland Avenue to Lake Avenue

From May 11 at 12:01 a.m., until May 12 at 8 p.m., all roads at Washington Park will be closed for the Tulip Festival. Also, the following roadways will be closed to all except residents and emergency vehicles from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.:

  • Lancaster Street between Lark Street and Willett Street
  • Hudson Avenue between Lark Street and Willett Street
  • Willett Street between Madison Avenue and State Street
  • Henry Johnson between Western and State Street
  • State Street between Robin and Lark Street

On May 11 and 12 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Englewood Place between Western Avenue and the south dead end will be closed to all traffic.

May 11th at 12:01 a.m. until May 12 at 8:00 p.m.

  • Washington Park – all roadways including Henry Johnson Boulevard

May 11 and May 12 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. each day

  • Englewood Place, both sides from Western Avenue to the south dead end
  • Thurlow Terrace, both sides form Western Avenue to the south dead end

May 11 at 6:00 a.m. until May 12 at 8:00 p.m.

  1. Madison Avenue, north side from the bus stop east of New Scotland Avenue east 12 spaces
  2. State Street, south side 4 spaces west of Henry Johnson Boulevard
  3. S. Pearl Street, west side 2 spaces south of State Street
  4. Madison Avenue, north side 2 spaces west of Grand Street
  5. Elk Street, both sides 3 spaces west of Eagle Street
  6. Elk Street, north side 3 spaces west Hawk Street 

Shuttle Bus Information:

A CDTA shuttle bus will run from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on May 11 and May 12. The bus will make a loop to the following stops where parking is available.

  • State Street at Henry Johnson Boulevard.  The bus will stop on the southwest corner on State St.
  • S. Pearl Street at State Street.  The bus will stop on the southwest corner on S. Pearl Street
  • Madison Avenue & Eagle Street.  The bus will stop on the northeast corner on Madison Avenue
  • Elk Street at Eagle Street.  The bus will stop on Elk Street
  • Elk Street at N. Hawk Street.  The bus will stop on Elk Street
  • Parking is available for residents where parking is affected by the event.  The following parking areas are available at the above-mentioned shuttle stop locations:
  • East Parking Garage, located at the corner of Madison Avenue and Eagle Street.  Parking is available starting Friday, May 10, 2024, after 4:00 p.m. until Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.
  • Cathedral & Museum Visitor Lot located in the rear of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception on Madison Avenue west of Eagle Street.  Parking is available on May 11 and 12 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily
  • Elk Street State parking areas.  There are several surface parking areas operated by NYSOGS that are available in this area starting Friday, May 10, 2024 after 4:00 p.m. until Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. 
  • All vehicles parked in these areas must be removed by Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.