Drivers near Franklin High School in Elk Grove should plan around a chunk of their Saturday, as neighborhood roads will shut down from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the 14th Annual Franklin High School Invitational Band Review, according to The Sacramento Bee. Franklin High Road between Whitelock Parkway and Coop Drive will be closed to traffic, along with McLean Drive, Jefjen Way, and Clairina Way where they meet Franklin High Road.
The closures stem from an event that functions as the school's primary fundraiser, according to The Sacramento Bee. More than 35 schools from across Northern California are expected to bring marching bands, drumlines, concert bands, and jazz bands to compete, as reported by The Sacramento Bee and according to the city. Motorists are encouraged to use Whitelock Parkway as an alternate east-west route while the surrounding blocks are blocked off.
The Event Affects Neighborhood Streets
The invitational brings marching bands to Franklin High School. The Sacramento Bee reported on the forthcoming band review and road closures. Franklin High Road and nearby streets are part of the event's footprint.
The review draws a sizable field of competitors. More than 35 visiting schools are expected, with marching bands, drumlines, concert bands, and jazz bands competing.
The Event Affects Neighborhood Streets
Visitors who show up Saturday will find a marching-band competition near the school grounds. The street closures affect the surrounding area.
The Franklin High School Invitational Band Review brings marching bands from across Northern California to compete in Elk Grove.
Why a School Event Affects So Much of the Neighborhood
Franklin High School sits at 6400 Whitelock Parkway, as noted by The Sacramento Bee, where the annual band review is expected to affect nearby streets. The scheduled closures will alter travel around the campus.
Franklin High School is part of the Elk Grove Unified School District, Franklin High School reported Franklin High School, and the school hosts the annual band review.
