Street closures and parking locations have been announced for those attending the Yuengling Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration in Pottsville on Saturday.
Street Closures
On Friday morning, the following streets were closed at 6:00am
- Laurel Boulevard: From Centre Street to Terry Reiley Way
- Progress Avenue: From East Race Street to the US Postal Facility
- Arch Street Parking Lot: Closes at 5:00pm on Friday
The following streets will close at 6:00am Saturday morning and reopen 8:00pm on Saturday.
- Mahantango Street: From South 6th Street to South 2nd Street
- South 2nd Street: From Mahantango Street to West Norwegian Street
- North 2nd Street: From West Norwegian Street to West Market Street
- West Norwegian Street: From North Centre Street to South 3rd Street
The following streets will close at 6:00am Saturday and reopen around 6:00am on Sunday.
- Progress Avenue: From East Norwegian Street to East Harrison Street
- Laurel Boulevard: From North Centre Street to Terry Reiley Way
- East Race Street: From North Centre Street to Progress Avenue
- East Arch Street: From North Centre Street to Terry Reiley Way
- East Market Street: From North Centre Street to Progress Avenue
Anyone travelling through Pottsville on Friday and Saturday should expect congestion on Route 61, Route 209, North and South Centre Street, East and West Market Street.
Parking Locations
Organizers have announced the following areas for attendees to park
- VIP Parking: Attendees holding VIP passes can park at the Mahantango Parking Garage
- Premium Parking: For $25 per vehicle, the Alvernia Parking Lot (Former Giant) will be open and can be accessed via Terry Reiley Way (by the car wash)
- Union Street Parking Lot: For $10 per vehicle, the Union Street Parking Lot will be open
- Pottsville Area School District Complex: For $5 per vehicle, Shuttle Service will be available
- Schuylkill Medical Mall: Free parking with shuttle service available
- City Streets: Parking will be limited on City Street but will be available. Any vehicles parked illegally or dangerously will be towed
