APD: Be Mindful Of Music Midtown Parking Restrictions

The Atlanta Police Department is reminding attendees of Saturday’s Festival to be mindful of parking ordinances in surrounding neighborhoods and to be aware that violators will be subject to being ticketed and towed.

The APD has a traffic plan in place to ensure traffic flows smoothly, and will be assisting ParkAtlanta with parking enforcement. Festival attendees are encouraged to take MARTA or seek alternate modes of transportation whenever possible. Paid parking, though limited, is available.

"While such festivals are an important part of the city’s cultural fabric, the neighborhoods immediately surrounding are not suitable for parking during such events," the APD said in a Friday release.

Parking is limited in the area, and is restricted to permit-only during certain times in a quadrant that includes 10th Street to the north; Myrtle Street to the west; Charles Allen Drive to the east; and 8th Street to the south.

Parking also is restricted on Argonne Ave. and west of Argonne, every day from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. and east of Argonne Ave., Mon-Fri 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

"When parking, be aware of parking restrictions and pay attention to signage," the APD said. "Be careful not to block driveways, fire hydrants, and crosswalks, and do not have any part of your vehicle obstructing lanes of traffic. Residents in the area are encouraged to avoid 10th Street and take alternate routes to their homes."