TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Downtown Boston, Saturday, February 21, 2026

Motorists are advised that traffic impacts are expected in the Downtown, Government Center, and TD Garden areas on Saturday, February 21, 2026, due to the Red Bull Heavy Metal Finals at City Hall Plaza and multiple Disney On Ice performances at TD Garden.

Street Closures

  • Congress Street adjacent to City Hall Plaza between State Street and New Sudbury Street will be closed to vehicular traffic
  • No vehicular access toward the rear of City Hall Plaza via Congress Street

Closure Time Frame

  • Red Bull street closures are expected approximately 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Disney On Ice activity at TD Garden is expected throughout the day due to multiple performances

Parking Restrictions

  • Boston Police Special Event Tow Zone No Stopping signs have been posted on both sides of Cambridge Street from Court Street to New Sudbury Street
  • Tow enforcement in effect 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Event Activity

  • The Red Bull Heavy Metal Finals, a winter urban snowboarding competition featuring temporary course installations and spectators at City Hall Plaza, will take place from approximately 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Event setup and breakdown activity in the City Hall Plaza area is expected throughout the day
  • Disney On Ice performances at TD Garden are scheduled for 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
  • Increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic is expected in the Government Center and TD Garden areas throughout the day

Travel Advisory

  • Cambridge Street will serve as a primary detour around the Congress Street closure area
  • Motorists traveling to TD Garden, Government Center, Faneuil Hall, and surrounding destinations should expect delays and allow extra travel time

Residents, visitors, and businesses are encouraged to plan accordingly.