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.

Do you live, work, or play in South End? Download the TravelSafely app to help make our streets safer. You’ll receive auditory alerts for a more informed travel experience. Visit publicinput.com/travelsafelyclt to learn more and provide feedback.

July 28-29: 2023 24 Hours of Booty

August 12: Five Points Plaza 5K

August 19-20: Charlotte Pride 

This annual event has become the largest LGBTQ celebration of its kind in the Carolinas and the city’s largest annual parade.

Event hours are-

Saturday, August 19: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday, August 20:  12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Estimated attendance is 250,000.

Visit the event website for more information.

Street Closures

Friday, August 18 – 9 a.m.:  Tryon Street between Morehead Street and 4^th Street close; Levine Avenue of the Arts closes from Church Street to Tryon Street.  All cross streets remain open.

                                   4 p.m.:  Levine Avenue of the Arts reopens for Green Lot exit.

                                   6 p.m.:  Levine Avenue of the Arts recloses; Good Samaritan Way closes between College Street and Church Street closes.

Saturday, August 19 -  5 a.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, 3^rd Street, and 4^th Street close between Church Street and College Street.

Sunday, August 20 – 11:59 p.m. All streets reopen.

August 20: Charlotte Pride Parade

The parade begins at 1 p.m. on N Tryon Street at 9^th Street.

The cross streets between 9^th Street and 13^th Street on N Tryon Street will begin closing at 8 a.m., as well as N Tryon Street between those blocks.

The cross streets from 9^th Street to 4^th Street will close between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. N Tryon Street from 9^th Street to 4^th Street will close shortly before the parade starts at 1 p.m.

Event organizers expect 200 units in the parade, and over 250,000 spectators.

Visit the event website for more information.

August 26: Greekfest 5K

August 26: Tour de Turns Charity Event

The event begins at 7 a.m. and involves 5 different cycling routes that range from a 15-mile route to a 62 mile route. All routes stay within a 6 square mile area through the neighborhoods of Quail Hollow, Olde Georgetowne, and Providence. There is also a 3.2 mile and 5.8 Walking route that will also go through the same neighborhoods.

Event organizers expect 500 participants.

Visit the event website to view all routes.