Boston Celtics Victory Parade and Traffic Advisory

Parade Route and Map

The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Causeway Street and then follow Staniford Street to Cambridge Street to Tremont Street to Boylston Street, before ending near the Hynes Convention Center.

Download the map (pdf)

Public Transportation

Those attending the parade are strongly encouraged to use public transportation. Riders can find more information on MBTA service, parking, paying fares, and more during Friday’s Celtics Championship Parade on the MBTA's website.

The MBTA will have increased subway service and modified Commuter Rail schedules with additional train times before and after the parade. Riders are strongly encouraged to purchase roundtrip fares in advance.

Accessibility

The parade route will include two designated accessible viewing areas - on City Hall Plaza on the Cambridge Street side and outside of the Boston Public Library on Boylston Street. There is no reserved seating at these viewing areas.

Bike Share

Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, is another great way to get around the City. Information on passes and station locations may be found on the Bluebikes website.

Parking Restrictions (No Parking)

Parking Restrictions

Along The Parade Route

Causeway Street, Both sides from North Washington Street to Merrimac Street
Staniford Street, Both sides from Causeway Street to Cambridge Street
Cambridge Street, Both sides from Staniford Street to Tremont Street
Tremont Street, Both sides from Cambridge Street to Boylston Street
Boylston Street, Both sides from Washington Street to Massachusetts Avenue

Additional Parking Restrictions

Charles Street South, Both sides from Park Plaza to Boylston Street
Charles Street, Both sides from Beacon Street to Boylston Street
Arlington Street, Both sides from Newbury street to Saint James Avenue
Berkeley Street , Both sides from Saint James Avenue to Newbury Street
Clarendon Street, Both sides from Saint James Avenue to Newbury Street
Dartmouth Street, Both sides from Newbury Street to Saint James Avenue
Exeter Street, Both sides from Newbury Street to Blagden Street
Fairfield Street, Both sides from Boylston Street to Newbury Street
Gloucester Street, Both sides from Boylston Street to Newbury Street
Hereford Street, Both sides from Boylston Street to Newbury Street
Cambria Street, Both sides, from Boylston Street to end at Hynes Center garage
Scotia Street, Both sides, from Saint Cecilia Street to Dalton Street
Saint Cecilia Street, Both sides, from Belvidere Street to Boylston Street
Dalton Street, Both sides, from Belvidere Street to Boylston Street
Providence Street, Both sides, from Arlington Street to Berkeley Street
West Street, Both sides, from Washington Street to Tremont Street
Temple Place, Both sides, from Washington Street to Tremont Street
Bromfield Street, Both sides, from Washington Street to Tremont Street
Park Street, Both sides, from Tremont Street to Beacon Street
Beacon Street, Both sides, from Somerset Street to Tremont Street
School Street, Both sides, from Tremont Street to Province Street
Somerset Street, Both sides, from Ashburton Place to Cambridge Street
New Chardon Street, Both sides, from Cambridge Street to Merrimac Street (Congress Street)
Bowdoin Street, Both sides, from Dern Street to Cambridge Street
New Sudbury Street, Both sides, from Cambridge Street to Hawkins Street
Congress Street, Both sides, from New Sudbury Street to State Street
State Street, Both sides, from Congress Street to Court Street
Court Street, Both sides, from Washington Street to Cambridge Street
New Chardon Street, Both sides, from Cambridge Street to Merrimac Street (Congress Street)
Staniford Street, Both sides, from Cambridge Street to Merrimac Street
Lomasney Way, Both sides, from Causeway Street to Nashua Street
Lancaster Street, Both sides, from Causeway Street to Merrimac Street
Portland Street, Both sides, from Causeway Street to Valenti Way
Friend Street, Both sides, from Causeway Street to Valenti Way
Canal Street, Both sides, from Causeway Street to Valenti Way
Haverhill Street, Both sides, from Causeway Street to Valenti Way
Beverly Street, Both sides, from Causeway Street to Valenti Way
Medford Street, Both sides, from Causeway Street to North Washington Street
Plympton Street, Both sides, from Albany Street to Harrison Avenue
East Dedham Street, Both sides, from Harrison Avenue to Albany Street

Public Safety

Please note:

Underage and public drinking of alcohol will not be tolerated.
Boston Police and Boston EMS will have a large presence along the parade route.
The Office of Emergency Management will also have misting tents out to provide cooling relief at City Hall Plaza and the Boston Common, along with cooling towels.
Residents are encouraged to sign up for AlertBoston emergency notifications for the latest updates.

Be aware of the heat

While the previously declared heat emergency will have ended by Friday, first responders will be ready to help those feeling adverse effects from the heat. Please remember to stay hydrated and use sunscreen.

Read the public safety update