Festivals of Speed Force Road Closures

To make room for Ferrari, Maserati, Bentley, Ducati, Aston-Martin, Lotus and other exotic vehicles, street closures will be in effect starting late Saturday for the Festivals of Speed in Vinoy Park on Sunday, April 1.

The ninth annual event showcasing some of the world's finest vintage and contemporary automobiles, motorcycles and watercraft, takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the waterfront park as well as along portions of Bayshore Drive NE and 5th Ave. NE.

Bayshore Drive between 2nd Ave. NE and 5th Ave. NE will be closed to traffic beginning at 10 p.m. Saturday, March 31. The street closure of 5th Ave. NE. from Bayshore Drive to Vinoy Park and along Bayshore again from 5th Ave. NE to 7th Ave. NE begins at 5 a.m. Sunday. All three street sections remain closed until 6 p.m. Sunday.

Motorists who park on-street, including residential permit holders, should move vehicles from the street closure area by 5 a.m. Sunday (10 p.m. Saturday on Bayshore from 2nd to 5th avenues) to avoid having their vehicle ticketed or towed. "No Parking" signs will be posted and meters bagged in the affected areas to warn motorists of the impending closure.

Admission to the festival is $10.