60TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK`S DAY PARADE ROUTE AND STREET CLOSURES
To prepare for the parade to enter, process, and disperse in the downtown district, the traffic policies will be in effect:
Parking Restrictions
March 13, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- N. Pearl Street (both sides) between State Street and Sheridan Avenue
- N. Pearl Street (west side) between Sheridan Avenue and Orange Street
March 13, 2010, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- State Street (north side) between Pearl Street and Eagle Street
- Eagle Street (east side) between Corning Plance and Pine Street
- Central Avenue (both sides) between Ontario Street and Quail Street
Street Closures
March 13, 2010, 1:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Parade route will be closed to ALL TRAFFIC: Proceeding east on Central Avenue from Quail Street to Washington Avenue; proceeding east on Washington Avenue to State Street; proceeding east on State Street to Pearl Street; proceeding north on N. Pearl Street to Steuben Street; parade disperses between Columbia Street and Van Tromp Street
- Please note: All cross streets along the parade route will be closed as the parade progresses, starting at 1:45 p.m.
OUTDOOR PUBLIC ART
Incorporate a free art program into your winter activities now through April 11th! Activity and program sheets, along with a photo slideshow are available via the
link.
2009-2010 SCULPTURE IN THE STREETS (
Sponsored by Kivort Steel)
This public art exhibition highlights the creativity, exploration and perseverance of the artists that is reminiscent of the early explorers. The
walking tour, featuring 16 sculptures by 11 artists, begins at the Hudson River Way Pedestrian Bidge and winds through the streets of Downtown Albany. Complimentary walking tour maps are available at
74 State,
Albany Center Gallery,
Brueggers,
Capital Repertory Theatre,
Dunkin Donuts,
Hampton Inn & Suites - Albany Downtown,
Palace Theatre,
Starbucks, and
Times Union Center.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SEASONAL FLORAL/WATERING
The Downtown Albany BID is seeking proposals from floral/watering seasonal contractors for the pick up, installation, watering, and removal of approximately 550 baskets from May through September 2010, 2011, and 2012.
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