Traffic Advisory for 2025 Syracuse International Jazz Fest

Published on June 24, 2025

Starting this Wednesday, select roads will be temporarily closed to facilitate event setup, presentation and breakdown of the Syracuse International Jazz Fest. Please plan your travel accordingly and expect delays in the vicinity of these events.

To facilitate the setup, presentation, and breakdown of this event, the following street closure will occur according to the schedule outlined below, with no parking allowed.

The Syracuse International Jazz Fest will take place in Clinton Square on Thursday, June 16, Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28. The following street closures will be in effect, beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25.

  • Erie Boulevard West, between S. Clinton and S. Franklin Streets:

From 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, through 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29.

  • S. Clinton Street, from W. Genesee to W. Washington Streets:

From 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, through 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29.

The following streets will be converted to a temporary two-way street for the duration of the event.

  • 200 Block of West Water Street, between S. Clinton and S. Franklin Streets:

From 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, through 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29. No parking will be permitted on the north curb line, along the Amos Building.

If the crowd size necessitates additional street closures, the following streets may be closed from 3:00 to 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday or Saturday.

  • W. Genesee Street, between N. Salina and S. Franklin Streets
  • N. Clinton Street, between W. Genesee and Herald Place
  • W. Willow Street, between N. Clinton and N. Franklin Streets

Follow the link to the Syracuse International Jazz Fest Website for more details: Syracuse International Jazz Fest (syracusejazzfest.com).

WASHINGTON STREET GARAGE PARKING

Easy and convenient parking is available for those attending the Syracuse International Jazz Fest at the Washington Street Garage, located at 340 W. Washington Street. The garage is available for parking 24 hours a day.

DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE PARKING

For information on the location of various parking garages and lots in Downtown Syracuse, please visit downtownsyracuse.com/get-around-and-park.