Street Closures for Acadie Rock 2023-08-10

The City of Moncton wishes to inform residents and downtown businesses of details surrounding the Tuesday evening Acadian Day parade (Tintamarre) and free outdoor concert on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, as part of the Acadie Rock Festival.
 

Concert Street Closures:  

Closure of the east-bound lane of Assomption Boulevard from Foundry Street to Downing Street.

• From 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15 until 3 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16

Closure of the west-bound lane of Assomption Boulevard from Main Street to Westmorland Street, leaving the intersection of Assomption/Mechanic open.

• From 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15 until 3 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16

Parade Street Closure (Tintamarre): From 5:45 p.m. until approximately 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15 for progressive closure of the following parade route:

• Leave Sommet Park using southeast corner of park onto Botsford Street (at St. George Street intersection);
• Down Botsford Street;
• Turn left onto Main Street;
• Turn right onto Downing Street;
• Cross Assomption Boulevard
• Enter Riverfront Park (location of event).

These streets will only be closed as the parade approaches. The streets will reopen as the parade progresses.

Noise By-Law exemption:
A Noise By-Law exemption has been granted for the evening concert at the Riverfront Park on August 15.

The City of Moncton apologizes for any inconvenience these street closures may cause, and thanks residents and visitors for their collaboration. The City also invites everyone to come enjoy this great festival.

For more information on Acadie Rock Festival, please visit acadierock.ca. 

Information:
Communications, City of Moncton
communications@moncton.ca