04/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/30/2024 12:51
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX- The City of Corpus Christi is preparing for the annual Buc Days Carnival and Rodeo, which will be held from May 2 to May 12. Buc Days is expected to draw large crowds.
Road closures and parking restrictions will begin before the Buc Days Carnival on Saturday, April 27, along streets near the American Bank Center. These closures will remain in place until Tuesday, May 14. Parking restrictions will end on Sunday, May 12 at midnight.
There will be additional road closures and parking restrictions on Saturday, May 2, for the Rally Night Parade and Saturday, May 11, for the Children's Parade and a 5k run. The Rally Night Parade starts at Buc Stadium and continues along Leopard Street to Shoreline Boulevard via Schatzell Street. The Children's Parade begins at Waters Edge Park and ends at Palo Alto Street. Parking and traffic restrictions for each parade will be lifted upon the conclusion of each event.
Road Closures & Parking Restrictions
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, to Tuesday, May 14. Access to the barge dock will be available on weekdays until 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 2, 2024
The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic at 4:00 p.m. through the conclusion of the parade:
The parade route and following streets, used as emergency lanes, will be closed to vehicular traffic at 7:15 p.m. Standing, parking, and sitting is prohibited along these streets and Leopard Street bridge through the conclusion of the parade:
Saturday, May 11, 2024
The parade route along North Shoreline, between Palo Alto and Coopers Alley, will be closed to vehicular traffic. South Shoreline Boulevard will be reduced to one lane from Power Street to Coopers Alley. During the parade, motorists will have access to businesses along South Shoreline Boulevard.
Safety remains a top priority, and motorists are advised to use alternative routes to avoid delays, remain aware of the work zone, and follow posted signs.
For more information on Buc Days and to view a complete schedule of events, please visit www.bucdays.com.