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
There are no special event road closures at this time.
Dec 31: Calgary's New Year's Eve Celebration
Road closures and community access
For pedestrian and traffic safety, the following closures and restrictions will be in effect from 9 p.m. On Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 to 1 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026:
- Memorial Drive N.W.
- Closed in both directions (eastbound and westbound) from 10 Street N.W. to 4 Street N.E.
- After midnight on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, any vehicles parked in Sunnyside will be able to exit westbound onto Memorial Drive N.W.
- Crescent Heights & Rosedale Communities
- No public access. Access restricted to residents only
- Residents can access their homes via the vehicle access points
- Proof of residence in Crescent Heights or Rosedale is required for vehicle access.
- If you have guests arriving to your home during the closure, please meet them at a vehicle access point with proof of your residence so they can access the area.
- To avoid delays, consider asking your guests to arrive before 9 p.m.
Vehicle Access Points:
From Centre St. N.
- 10 Avenue N.W.
- 12 Avenue N.W.
From 16 Avenue N.W.
- 4 Street N.W.
From 10 Street N.W.
- 13 Avenue N.W.
Crescent Heights traffic restrictions:
From 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 to 1 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026:
No parking zone: 8 Avenue N.E. from Centre Street N. to Edmonton Trail
Right turn only exits:
- From 6, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 Avenue N.E. right turn only onto Edmonton Trail N.E. (southbound)
- From 7, 8 and 9 Avenue N.E. right turn only onto Centre Street N. (northbound)
Parking
On Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 regular rates will be in effect in on-street ParkPlus zones and in all Calgary Parking parkades and surface lots. Parking is free after 6 p.m. in all on-street ParkPlus zones. Learn more about New Year’s Eve parking at calgaryparking.com/NYE