Special event road closures
Special events such as parades and marathon runs require traffic control of the roads they need closed for their events.
Affected roads and road closures during events
September 20: Calgary Police Classic
On Saturday, September 20 from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be various road and lane closures on 8 Avenue S.W. and 9 Avenue S.W./S.E., including downtown and in Inglewood.
There will be restricted lanes on Memorial Drive N.W. between Centre Street N. and 34 Street N.W., and on 14 Street N.W./S.W. between Kensington Road N.W. and 9 Avenue S.W.
Watch for Calgary Police officers and Calgary Community Standards officers controlling traffic as required and watch for runners on the roadway.
Learn more about the event.
See the marathon route map
September 20: Calgary International Film Festival
On Saturday, September 20 from 6 a.m. to Sunday, September 21 at 4 a.m., Kensington Crescent will be closed between 11A Street N.W. and 11 Street N.W. for the Calgary International Film Festival.
Learn more about the event.
September 20: 4th Street Night Market
On Saturday July 19, August 23 and September 20 between 12 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., the eastbound far right lane of 12 Avenue S.W. will be closed between 2 Street & 4 Street S.W. for the market.
See the event website
September 21: Culture Connect Festival
On Sunday, September 21 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., there will be closures along Riverfront Avenue S.W. between 1 Street S.W. and Centre Street for the Culture Connect Festival.
Learn more about the event
September 26: Marda Loop Night Market
On Friday June 20, July 18 and September 26 between 1 p.m. - 12 a.m., the following roads will be closed for the Marda Loop Night Market
- 34 Avenue S.W. between 18 St. S.W. and 19 St. S.W.
- 18 Street S.W. between 34 Ave. S.W. and 36 Ave. S.W.
Learn more on their website.
September 27: Harvest Half Marathon
On Saturday, September 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., there will be lane closures on Shawnee Drive S.W. and Sun Valley Boulevard S.E. for the Harvest Half Marathon. The run continues in Fish Creek Park.
Learn more about the event.