19 Jun 2024 | 07:31 PM UTC
US: Road closures, heightened security likely in Boston, Massachusetts, June 21, during NBA championship celebration
Disruptions and increased security likely in Boston, Mass., US, June 21, during parade celebrating NBA championship win by Boston Celtics.
Significant transport disruptions and increased security are likely in Boston, Massachusetts, June 21, as the city hosts a parade to celebrate the Boston Celtics' recent win of the National Basketball Association (NBA) championship. The parade, which will included around 25 vehicles carrying the players, coaches, and their families, will begin outside TD Garden stadium on Causeway Street at 11:00; the route will take the procession along Staniford, Cambridge, Tremont, and Boylston streets, ultimately ending near the Hynes Convention Center.
Extremely large crowds of people will likely attend, leading to multiple road closures and overcrowding of the public transport system during the lead up to and for several hours following the parade. Confrontations between police and unruly fans, as well as other types of security incidents, cannot be ruled out.
Allow significant extra time to reach destinations in centra Boston on June 21. Strictly heed the instructions of local law enforcement officers. Leave the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Confirm private transportation if operating in areas of the city not affected by the parade.
