Jelgava City Festival: Navigate Road Closures and Parking with Ease
The annual Jelgava City Festival is set to bring vibrant celebrations,but with it comes significant changes to traffic flow and parking availability. Plan your visit accordingly to avoid disruptions.
Parking Restrictions: Know Before You Go
Parking will be restricted in several key areas to accommodate festival activities. Be aware of the following closures:
Edge-of-Street Parking Prohibited:
- Big Street: From Dambja Street to Pasta Street, from 6 p.m. Thursday, May 29, to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30.
- Svete Street: From Colonel Oscar Kalpaka street to Pētera Street,from 3 p.m. thursday, May 29, to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30.
- Colonel Oscar Kalpaka Street: From Lielā Street to Raina Street, from 3 p.m.Thursday, May 29, to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30.
- Uzvaras Street: From Lielā Street to Dobeles Street, from 3 p.m. Thursday, May 29, to 7:30 p.m. friday, May 30.
- Old Town street and Jānis Asara Street: From 3 p.m. Thursday, May 29, to 7:30 p.m. Friday,may 30.
- Big Street: From Pasta Street to Uzvaras Street, from 6 p.m. Thursday,May 29,until 6 a.m. sunday, June 1.
- Krišjānis Barona Street: From Uzvaras Street to Pasta Street, from 1 p.m. Thursday, May 29, until Sunday, June 1.
- Cross-street: From the intersection of Krišjānis Barona Street to Duke Jacob’s Square, from 1 p.m. Thursday, May 29, until Sunday, June 1.
- Raina Street: From Academijas Street to Catholic street, from 1 p.m. Thursday, May 29, until Sunday, June 1.
Did you know? Jelgava, historically known as Mitau, served as the capital of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia and has a rich history dating back to the 13th century.
Road Closures: Plan Your Route
Certain streets will be wholly closed to traffic,including public transportation,during the festival:
- Lielā Street: From Pasta Street to Uzvaras Street,from 6 p.m. Friday, May 30, to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1.
- Krišjāņa Barona Street: From Uzvaras Street to Pasta Street, from 6 p.m. Friday, May 30, to 3 p.m. sunday, June 1.
- Cross-street: From the Krišjānis Barona Street intersection to Duke jacob’s Square, from 1 p.m. Thursday, May 29, until Sunday, June 1.
Pro Tip: Consider using public transportation or ride-sharing services to navigate the city during the festival. This can help you avoid parking hassles and road closures.
Designated Parking Areas for Festival Visitors
To accommodate visitors, the city has designated several parking areas:
- Meadow opposite Jelgava Castle (Old Road 1A)
- parking lot at Pasta Island (Pilssalas Street 1)
- Parking lot near Jelgava Water Tourism and Sports Base (Pilssalas Street 5)
- parking lot at the right bank of the Lielupe (Krasta Street 9)
- Parking lot at 2C Sporta street
Navigating jelgava During the Festival
It is indeed advisable to use bypasses for entry and departure from Jelgava. For real-time updates on traffic restrictions, the Waze navigation app will provide convenient data. In real time, all closed street sections will be marked, as well as the recommended bypasses and parking lots that can park the car.
