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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Police Department
Mike Ceynowa, Chief of Police
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
DATE: 8/15/2016
SUBJECT: Tall Ships Event Traffic Advisory
BY: Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer Ron Tinsley (218) 730-5722

NATURE OF INCIDENT: Media/Public Notification
CASE NO.:
INCIDENT DATE: 8/18/2016
INCIDENT TIME:
INCIDENT LOCATION: Canal /Bayfront Park Duluth

Tall Ships Event Traffic Advisory (August 18th thru the 21st)

 

On Thursday, August 18th, the Tall Ships Event begins with a “Grand Parade of Sail" starting at approximately 1:00 p.m.  Ships will enter the Duluth Harbor area through the ship canal in waves of three. 

Expect extreme traffic congestion in the Canal Park/Aerial Lift Bridge area during the entire afternoon of August 18th.  Those wanting to view the "sail-in" should park in the DECC, Bayfront, or downtown areas and walk to the waterfront.  The festival grounds area will open at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday and close at 7:00 p.m. 

Many Tall Ship Events will be taking place in the Bayfront Park area on Friday, August 19th, Saturday August 20th, and Sunday August 21st.  The festival grounds area will open at 9:00 a.m. each day and will stay open until 5:00 p.m. 

Coolers, cans, bottles, pets, bags and backpacks will not be allowed on Tall Ship Festival grounds.

During event times expect large amounts of traffic on 5th Avenue West, Railroad Street, Garfield Avenue and in the Canal Park area.  Significant traffic delays should be expected.  Please use caution and watch for pedestrians and officers directing traffic in these areas.