The Dogtown Parade & Festival is just around the corner, bringing with it a number of road closures. Those planning to attend or traverse the area should be aware that beginning early in the morning, numerous streets will be shut down to accommodate the festivities. According to information from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, street closures will start as early as 6:00 A.M. and will affect various parts of the neighborhood throughout the day.
The closures include Wells from Government to Tamm Overpass and the Tamm Overpass itself, these will be inaccessible from 6:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. For those needing access to Tamm from West Park to Manchester, West Park from Childress to Graham, and additional surrounding streets, note that they will not be open from 6:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. Timing your travel will be crucial, especially since Manchester from Prather to Graham will be closed later in the day, from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M.
Certain streets will face even longer restrictions, with the likes of Tamm from Oakland to West Park and others in the vicinity remaining off-limits until 10:00 P.M. It's also important to remember that the entire Bud Light Party Zone, including stretches of Tamm Avenue and adjacent streets, will be closed off for the event's duration, from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. For a detailed view of all the changes, the police department's website offers a comprehensive list and timings.
The parade itself will render Oakland and Tamm inaccessible starting at 6:00 A.M. Premises along the parade route, including residences and businesses, will not be reachable by car following the lockdown. Those reliant on ride-share services can find drop-off and pickup points on Oakland, just west of Hampton. Those looking to avoid the closures should consider alternative routes or take the opportunity to join in the celebration.
