Special event road closures

From Thursday, May 7 - Sunday, May 10, the eastbound right lane on Memorial Drive near 3 Street N.W. will be closed.

See the event website.

The annual Nagar Kirtan Parade will take place in northeast Calgary on Saturday, May 9. During the event, temporary road closures, lane reductions and parking restrictions will be in place along the parade route and nearby streets to support safety and emergency access.

Road closures and lane reductions

From 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., drivers can expect the following:

• Martindale Boulevard N.E. will be closed between Martinbrook Road N.E. and Falconridge Boulevard N.E.
• Falconridge Boulevard N.E. will be reduced to one northbound lane between
  Taradale Drive N.E. / Martindale Boulevard N.E. and
  Castleridge Boulevard N.E. / Falconridge Drive N.E.
  • No southbound traffic will be permitted south of Taracove Estate Drive N.E.
• 64 Avenue N.E. will be closed between Martindale Gate N.E. and Falconridge Boulevard N.E.
• Castleridge Boulevard N.E. will be closed between Falconridge Boulevard N.E. and Westwinds Crescent N.E.
• 54 Avenue N.E. will be closed between Castleridge Boulevard N.E. and Westwinds Drive N.E.

Parking restrictions

Temporary no‑parking restrictions will be in place along key sections of the parade route, including:

• Martindale Boulevard N.E. between Martinbrook Road N.E. and Falconridge Boulevard N.E.
• 54 Avenue N.E. between Castleridge Boulevard N.E. and Westwinds Drive N.E.

Restrictions will be clearly posted. Vehicles parked in restricted areas may be ticketed or towed to keep the route clear and allow emergency access.

What to expect on-site

• Calgary Police Service officers will be present to help direct traffic and support safety
• Expect heavy pedestrian activity along the parade route
• Delays are likely—drivers should plan ahead or choose alternate routes

Where to find more information

• For event details, road closures, traffic impacts and travel planning, visit calgary.ca/nagarkirtan
• For parking rules, temporary restrictions, enforcement details and where to park, visit calgaryparking.com/nagarkirtan

Planning ahead helps keep the day safe, respectful and smooth for residents, visitors, parade participants and volunteers. Get the lowdown on slowdowns. It’s not a pain when you plan your trip.

On Sunday, May 10 between 6 a.m. - noon, there will be no parking on the following roads, and traffic disruptions for the Sport Chek Mother's Day Run, Walk and Wheel:

• 26 Ave S.W. from the Elbow River to 5 St. S.W.
• Elbow Dr. S.W. from 5 St. S.W. to 58 Ave S.W.
• 58 Ave S.W. from Elbow Dr S.W. to Macleod Tr. S.
• A portion of 5 St S.W. turning into CF Chinook Centre
• Southbound Macleod Tr. S to 4 St. S.W.
• 4 St. S.W. to Crescent Blvd S.W.
• Crescent Blvd S.W. to Lansdowne Ave. S.W.

Please refer to the official run route map below:

Learn more on their website.