TRAFFIC INFO: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta
ROAD CLOSURES:
ALL DAY
- Kanawha Blvd, Clendenin St to Hale St
- Destinations located on Kanawha Blvd between Pennsylvania Ave and Clendenin St will remain accessible via Pennsylvania Ave or Virginia St. Access via Clendenin St will not be available.
- Summers St, Summers St Parking Garage to Lee St
- Summers St Parking Garage accessible from Quarrier St
- On-St Parking is not permitted
7 AM - End of Firecracker 5k
- Kanawha Blvd, Pennsylvannia Ave to Patrick St
- Residents/Businesses on Blvd will be able to access homes/businesses with assistance of CPD
- Vehicles parked on Kanawha Blvd will be able to exit with the assistance of CPD
- Firecracker 5k Starts: 8 AM
- Race Route: Kanawha Blvd at Magic Island >> Hills Plaza (Big Lots Parking Lot) to turn around >> return via Kanawha Blvd
End of Firecracker 5K - Approx. 30 Minutes After Fireworks Display
- Kanawha Blvd, Pennsylvannia Ave to Delaware Ave
8 AM - End of Funeral Parade
- Capitol St, Washington St to Quarrier St
- Parde Starts: 1:30 PM
- Parade Route: Capitol St & Washington St >. Quarrier St >> Summers St >> City Center at Slack Plaza
7:30 PM - Approx. 30 Minutes After Fireworks Display
- MacCorkle Ave, Porter Rd to Corridor G/119
8 PM - Approx. 30 Minutes After Fireworks Display
- Kanawha Blvd closure extends east to Brooks St
- Kanawha Blvd, Greenbrier St to Elizabeth St
9 PM - Approx. 30 Minutes After Fireworks Display
- Bridge Rd, Grosscup Rd to South Side Bridge
- Loudon Heights Rd, Grosscup Rd to South Side Bridge
- South Side Bridge
Fireworks Note: Fireworks are expected to start at approx. 9:45 PM. Roadways will reopen once public safety personnel have cleared the area and street sweeping operations have been completed. This process is expected to take approximately 30 minutes following the conclusion of the fireworks display.
LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY:
- [ALL DAY] Unit Blocks (Kanawha Blvd to Virginia St)
- Truslow St, Goshorn St, Court St, Laidley St, Summers St
- On St Parking will not be permitted on Court St, Laidley St or Summers St.
PARKING:
City-Owned Garages/Lots
- Shanklin Parking Garage - 501 Virginia Street E
- Event Parking / $5 cash only
- Summers Street Garage - 166 Summers Street
- Event Parking / $5 cash only
- Cinema Parking Garage - 612 Washington Street
- City Service Center Garage - 915 Quarrier Street
- Municipal Auditorium Lot - 244 Virginia Street E
On-Street Parking
- On-Street parking remains available unless a meter is bagged / marked no parking
Questions
- Towed vehicles: CPD Records Division | 304.348.6400
City-owned parking garages, lots, or metered spaces: Parking Operations | 304-348-8158
NOTE: Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional parking may be available in privately operated lots and garages. Parking rates and availability may vary.
P&R FACILITY NOTE:
- Community Centers (Roosevelt, North Charleston, MLK, and Kanawha City) will be closed so the P&R Team can facilitate activities at the WesBanco Family Fun Zone (during the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta). City Pools will be open, weather permitting.
- For pool and splashpad info: https://www.charlestonwv.gov/government/city-departments/parks-recreation
- For P&R updates and info about the WesBanco Family Fun Zone: www.facebook.com/cwvparksandrecreation