Traffic Snafus Expected In Downtown Annapolis Starting Sept. 29

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Traffic will be congested with road closures and parking restrictions enforced in and around City Dock beginning Sept. 29 because of two annual boat shows being held in the downtown area on two weekends in October.

The United States Power Boat Show will be held Oct. 3-6. The 50th annual United States Sailboat Show takes place Oct. 10-14. Setup for the first show will begin Sunday, Sept. 29. Breakdown will continue until close of business on Oct. 15. The switchover between shows will take place Oct. 6 through Oct. 10. City officialssuggest motorists allow for extra time when navigating the Historic District.

Parking will be restricted to residents only on the following streets for the entire duration of the two events (Oct. 3 to Oct. 15). Please note that these restrictions are zoned for District 1 residential permit holders only.

• East Street from Prince George Street to King George Street
• Green Street, Newman Street, and St. Mary’s Street.
• Randall Street from Prince George Street to King George Street
• Prince George Street from Craig Street to East Street

Parking for the events will be available at the four city-owned garages: Noah Hillman, Knighton, Gotts Court and Park Place. Reserved, pre-paid parking rates are available online.

The circulator shuttle is free and will service city-owned garages throughout the boat shows. Visitors can track the circulator’s shuttle in real-time by downloading the “RLS Shuttle” app and clicking “Annapolis.” You may also track the circulator in real-time at www.AnnapolisParking.com.

Visitors may also find free parking at the state-owned garage (aka Calvert Street Garage) at 19 St. Johns Street after 6 p.m., Monday-Friday and all weekend. Whitmore Garage located at 25 Clay Street is also available to the public as space allows for a fee after 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Whitmore is free to the public every Sunday until 4 p.m.

Visitors can park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for $10 and take a free shuttle downtown except on Saturday, Oct. 5, due to the Navy Football game. On that day, Saturday, Oct. 5, a free boat show shuttle will be available from the Anne Arundel County Public Schools board of education parking lot on Riva Road.