A busy traffic weekend is expected in the Bridgeport area due to several concurrent events and the White Sox vs. Yankees games.  The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is reminding those attending events as well as residents and travelers in the area to be aware of White Sox residential parking as well as street closures for the St Jerome Velika Gospa Feast and the St Rocco procession.   

White Sox vs. Yankees – Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15 

Full capacity crowds are expected for the White Sox games this weekend, with games at U.S. Cellular Field at 6:10 pm on Saturday and 1:10 pm on Sunday.  Fans are reminded to respect the surrounding community and adhere to restricted residential parking around the ballpark.  For more information about the Chicago parking permit program, please visit cityofchicago.org/revenue or call 312-744-PARK. 

With large crowds expected for the remainder of the season, the White Sox have updated their parking policies. Visit www.whitesox.com/parking  for more information about parking and for directions to their designated parking lot.   

Fans are highly encouraged to arrive early and enter the ballpark early to avoid the rush closer to game time.  Gates open 90 minutes before the games. Fans are encouraged to enter the ballpark at least 30 minutes before scheduled first pitch to avoid the rush of fans closer to game time.  Those arriving from the north side of the ballpark, including by Uber or public transportation, should use Gate 5 as the fastest way to enter the ballpark.  The Uber Lot is located in Lot A on the Wentworth Avenue side for pick-up and drop-off. The lot will be open until one hour after the conclusion of the home games.  Fans arriving by Uber should enter and exit the ballpark through Gate 5. 

Bags will not be allowed into the ballpark. Exceptions will be made for medical bags, small clutch purses (under 9” x 5” in size) and diaper bags when an infant is present. 

Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on hand to direct flow and impacts.  Please heed their instructions.   

St Jerome Velika Gospa Feast and Procession – Sunday, August 15  

Velika Gospa 115^th Anniversary of Croatian Feast in Chicago procession steps off at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday on south Princeton from 28^th Place and proceeds north and then south on Wells and back to Princeton.  The feast continues after the procession on South Princeton between 28^th Place and 29^th Street.  Princeton is closed from 2800 South to 2900 South.   

Feast of St. Rocco Procession – Sunday, August 15 

The procession and feast of San Rocco Di Simbario is a long-standing tradition, celebrating its 101^st anniversary and will step off at 11:30 am from St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church at 218 W. Alexander.  Parishioners and neighbors proceed from church to Wells and back to church for feast.  Expect rolling closures along the route. 

OEMC will be monitoring events throughout the weekend.  As always, be cognizant of surroundings, especially in large crowds, and report any suspicious persons, activity or objects to 9-1-1. 

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