Our streets are our responsibility. Vision Zero is a data-driven approach to traffic safety that focuses public dollars on areas that statistically create the most public benefit. This initiative seeks to improve public safety and end traffic fatalities through education, enforcement and engineering projects like crosswalks, bike lanes and better street lighting. We are committed to continuing to work with the community to make our streets safer.

Visit charlottenc.gov/VisionZero to take the Vision Zero pledge and learn more.

Remember: Weather and unforeseen circumstances occasionally prevent closures from occurring as scheduled and make it unsafe to close and/or reopen lanes or streets when planned. When this occurs, The City works directly with appropriate stakeholders to resolve any concerns as quickly as possible and reduce impacts on the traveling public.

Pedestrians walking near event areas should be alert, and cautious and allow extra traveling time. It is advised they cross at signalized intersections, use pedestrian walk signals where available, and abide by detour signage.

Motorists traveling through event areas should be alert and extra cautious. Drivers should proactively obey all signage and constantly be on the lookout for others traveling through event areas.

October 18-19: Morgan Wallen Concerts Festivals 

Event hours are October 18 and October 19 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The following streets will close on October 18 at 9 a.m. and reopen on October 20  at 12 a.m.:

• Mint Street between Morehead Street and First Street
• Graham Street between Mint Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
• Brooklyn Village Avenue from Mint Street and Church Street

Event organizers expect 2,000 people.

October 19: Johnson C. Smith University Homecoming Celebration

Event hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

N. Summit Street between Martin Street and Andrill Terrace will close at 6 a.m. and reopen at 9 p.m.

Event organizers expect 2,000 people.

Visit Johnson C. Smith University for more information. 

October 19: JCSU 2024 Homecoming Parade

The event begins at 10 a.m. at the United House of Prayer for All off Dr. Webber Avenue. They will go down Dr. Webber Avenue, turn left onto Senior Drive, left on Lasalle Street, right on Beatties Ford Road, and end at Old Cemetary Street.

Event organizers expect 700 participants.

Visit Johnson C. Smith University for more information.

October 19: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

The event begins at 9 a.m. at Symphony Park. They will take Morrison Boulevard towards Barclay Downs Drive, Ferncliff Road, Ayscough Road, Wickersham Road, Merrifield Road, Clarendon Road, Colony Road, Roxborough Road, Rexford Road, Coca Cola Plaza, and ending back at Symphony Park.

Event organizers expect 2,000 participants.

Visit American Cancer Society for more information.

October 19: 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's

The event begins at 9 a.m. at West 4^th Street and S Mint Street. They will take West 4th Street to S Summit Avenue, Irwin Creek Greenway, S Cedar Street, West 4^th Street, and returning to S Mint Street.

Event organizers expect 3,000 participants.

Visit Walk to End Alzheimer's for more information. 

October 19: Frank's Chili Fest

Event hours are 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The following streets will close at 9 a.m. and reopen at 6 p.m.

• Commonwealth Avenue from The Plaza to Gordon Street
• Thomas Street between Central Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue

Event organizers expect 1,200 people. 

Visit Frank McLean Forever for more information. 

October 20: 2024 St. Jude Walk/Run Charlotte

This event is a reschedule date from September 28. The event begins at 1 p.m. They will start at the intersection of N Brevard Street and E 7^th Street. They will take E 7^th Street to Charlottetowne Avenue, Park Drive, go around Independence Park, back to E 7^th Street and return to N Brevard Street. Event organizers expect 1,000 participants.

Visit St. Jude Walk/Run for more information.

October 23: Yam Jam

Event hours are 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Levine Avenue of the Arts will be closed between Church Street and Tryon Street starting at 6 a.m. and reopening at 3 p.m.

Event organizers expect 100 people.

October 26: Benefit Concert for Helene Victims Festival

Event hours are 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The following streets will close on October 26 at 8 am and reopen at 11:30 p.m.:

• Mint Street between Morehead Street and First Street
• Graham Street between Mint Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
• Brooklyn Village Avenue from Mint Street and Church Street

Event organizers expect 3,000 people.

Visit Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor come together for 'Concert for Carolina' at Bank of America Stadium (panthers.com) for more information. 

October 26: Running Scared 5K and 1 Mile

The event begins at 9 a.m. on Rexford Road, Roxborough Road, Colony Road, Richardson Drive, Ferncliff Road, Colony Road, Roxborough Road, and returning to Rexford Road.

Event organizers expect 500 participants.

Visit Running Scared  for more information.

October 26: Taco Dash

This event begins at 9 a.m. and will start at Cabo Fish Taco on N Community House Road, Upper Avenue, Ballantyne Corporate Place, and then McMullen Creek Greenway for a short distance. They will turn around and use the same route back to Cabo Fish Taco.  

Event Organizers expect 250 participants.

Visit The Taco Dash for more information.

October 26: Noda Freaky 5K

The event begins at 5 p.m. at Yadkin Avenue near East 35^th Street. They will take Yadkin Avenue to Charles Avenue, Whiting Avenue, Holt St, East 36^th Street, North Alexander Street, East 35^th Street, Wesley Avenue, and returning to Yadkin Avenue.

Event organizers expect 200 participants.

Visit Noda Halloween Freaky 5K for more information.

October 27: Hilly Chantilly 5K

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at Wyanoke Avenue, Bascom Street, Laburnum Avenue, Bay Street, Chesterfield Avenue, Shenandoah Avenue, Lorna Street, Kingsbury Drive and returning to Wyanoke Avenue.

Event organizers expect 300 participants.

Visit Hilly Chantilly 5K for more information. 

November 2: 2024 Charlotte Walk to Defeat ALS

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at Symphony Park, they will then take Morrison Boulevard to Barclay Downs Drive, Fairview Road, Sharon Road, Morrison Boulevard, and returning to Symphony Park.

Event organizers expect 1,000 participants.

Visit ALS United for more information.

November 2: 2024 Hopebuilders 5K

The event begins at 9 a.m. S Mint Street between Romare Bearden Park and Truist Field. They will take W 3^rd Street to Church Street, W Morehead Street, Grandlin Road, to the Irwin Creek Greenway. They will exit the Greenway onto the W 4^th Street Extension, W 4^th Street, S Mint Street, and end at Romare Barden Park. 

Event organizers expect 350 participants.

Visit Hope builders 5K for more information.

November 3: Panthers v. Saints Festival

Event Hours are 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The following streets will close on November 2 beginning at 9 a.m. and reopen at 6 p.m.

• Mint Street between Morehead Street and First Street
• Graham Street between Mint Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
• Brooklyn Village Avenue from Mint Street and Church Street

Event organizers expect 2,500 people.