Front Street closed for Gallery Walk

Front Street will be closed to vehicle traffic today between Franklin Street and Seward Street for the First Friday Gallery Walk.

The street will be closed approximately 3 p.m.-9:30 p.m. to accommodate pedestrians visiting shops and galleries for the biggest First Friday event of the year.

Paid parking will not be enforced downtown during the gallery walk. Enforcement ends at 3 p.m. On-street parking will not be limited to two hours and free parking will be offered at the Shopper’s Lot, the North Franklin Lot, the Downtown Transportation Center Garage, the Marine Parking Garage and the Marine Park Plaza. All other parking restrictions will still remain in force.

Those with questions about the gallery walk can contact Downtown Business Association’s Dana Herndon at 206-972-3431. Questions about parking can be directed to City and Borough of Juneau Parks and Recreation at 586-5226.

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