Tips for week of Wednesday, February 20 through Tuesday, February 26
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Channel your inner Zen Master this weekend and experience the subtle pleasures of Japan when the 25th Anniversary Matsuri Festival comes to Heritage and Science Park.
Whatever your plans, the Traffic Lady's event and construction tips below will help you preserve your inner tranquility as you travel to and fro across downtown Phoenix.
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
25th Anniversary Matsuri Festival at Heritage and Science Park from Saturday, Feb. 21 through Sunday, Feb. 22. Experience the pleasures of Japanese culture, cuisine, crafts and entertainment. Highlights include exhibits, demonstrations, arts and crafts, children's activities, bonsai displays, Japanese food and three stages of live entertainment. Admission is free.
Getting around downtown couldn’t be easier. Hop on the FREE evening trolley that runs every Thursday 7 - 11pm and Friday & Saturday 7pm - 2:30am.
To make coming to Copper Square a great experience for everyone, visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and keep the following tips in mind:
General Directions
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Helpful Tips
For complete up-to-the-minute information on parking, street restrictions, traffic, events and more, contact the best resource in downtown, the Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors at 602-495-1500.
Download Metro’s Ride Guide and view a listing of all businesses along the 20-mile light rail alignment by logging on to www.valleymetro.org/METRO_light_rail.
Did you know there are almost 30,000 public parking spaces in Copper Square? There are places to park on almost every block in Copper Square!
Looking for parking? Find it NOW!!!
Explore our interactive parking map, which includes rates, methods or payment, parking operator contact info and more.
Need Answers? Find it NOW!!!
Call the Ambassadors at 602-495-1500 for directions, recommendations and more! Copper Square Ambassadors are waiting to provide the most up-to-date information on parking, access, special events, etc. At any time, surrounding any event, Ambassadors know first-hand how many spaces are available at specific facilities, how to get there and will deliver the information with a smile! You can’t beat that! You can also “Ask Us!” Simply send us your request for information and an Ambassador will answer the same day with a personalized response!
Hot off the Wire: NEW! Street Restrictions...
• Monroe St: Monroe will be closed between 5th and 7th Streets from 9am Friday, Feb. 20 through 6am Monday, Feb. 23 for the Matsuri Festival.
Traffic Lady Tip: Access to the Heritage Garage will be maintained on 5th St. Use Van Buren to travel east/westbound during this time.
And Don’t Forget These Ongoing Restrictions…
• Central Ave.: Central is closed between Jefferson and Washington Streets to accommodate construction activity associated with CityScape.
Traffic Lady Tip: Use 1st Street, or 3rd or 7th Avenues to travel northbound.
• Jefferson St.: Jefferson is restricted nightly between Central and 1st Ave. to accommodate construction activity associated with CityScape.
Traffic Lady Tip: One lane on Jefferson will be maintained after 7pm (or 10pm if an event night).
There are lots of other big events this week… here are a few for this week:
July 4th in the Compass Restaurant
Compass Restaurant
Mosoulfunk Saturdays
District American Kitchen and Wine Bar
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres
Chase Field
Margarita Monday’s
Sam's Cafe
Beyoncé
US Airways Center
Interested in other events around Copper Square? See our full calendar of events.
