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.

December 21: 2024 Run Run Rudolph 5K & 10K 

The event begins at 8 a.m. on Claude Freeman Drive, traveling Mallard Creek Church Road, Senator Royal Plaza, David Taylor Drive, and end back on Claude Freeman Drive.  

Event organizers expect 900 participants. 

Visit the event website for more information. 

December 22: Panthers vs. Cardinals FanFest 

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

The following streets will close on December 22 at 5 a.m. and reopen at 6 p.m. 

• Mint Street between Morehead Street and 1st 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. 

January 3: Duke’s Mayo Bowl FanFest 

Event Hours are 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

The following streets will close on January 2 at 9:30 a.m. and reopen on January 3 at 11:30 p.m. 

• Mint Street between Morehead Street and 1st Street 
• Graham Street between Mint Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard 
• Brooklyn Village Avenue from Mint Street and Church Street 

Event organizers expect 10,000 people. 

January 11: 2025 Pajamas All Day 5K & Fun Run 

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. on Blakeney Professional Drive and travels through the Ballanmoor Neighborhood.  

Event organizers expect 800 participants.  

Visit the event website for more information. 

January 18: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade 

The event begins at 9:30 a.m. on N Tryon Street at 9th Street. The parade will travel down Tryon Street, turn on 3rd Street, and end at Marshall Park. 

Tryon Street between 9th Street and College/Church Connector will close at 5 a.m.  

Tryon Street between 9th Street and 3rd Street, as well as all cross streets between Church and College Street will close at 8 a.m.  

Event organizers expect 1000 participants. 

Visit the event website for more information.