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CBS News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
What to know about the Boston Pride parade route, time and parking
Boston Pride 2025 is this weekend, with a parade and other events scheduled to celebrate the largest annual LGBTQ+ event in Massachusetts. More than 1 million people attended Boston Pride events last year, the organization said. Boston Pride For The People says this year's theme is "Here to Stay" and will send a message that "people who identify as LGBTQIA+ can not be erased, pushed into the shadows, or silenced, in the face of increased political attacks." Here's what to know about this year's festivities. When and where is the Boston Pride parade? The 2025 Boston Pride parade is happening on Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The parade will take place rain or shine. The parade begins near Copley Square and continues along Clarendon, Tremont and Berkeley streets in the South End before turning onto Boylston Street and finishing in the Boston Common. The Boston Pride parade route CBS Boston Boston Pride events After the parade, a free festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Boston Common. The headliner is Big Freedia. A 21+ block party will be held on City Hall Plaza from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. This event is also free. Boston Pride Parade parking and street closures Parking near the parade route will be "extremely limited" due to road closures in the area, organizers say. If you have to drive, there will be limited parking in nearby garages. Taking public transportation is encouraged. Paradegoers should head to the Arlington or Boylston stations on the Green Line, or Back Bay Station on the Orange Line. According to the city, there will be parking restrictions throughout Saturday on the following streets: Boylston Street - Both sides, from Dalton Street to Tremont Street Beacon Street - South side (Boston Common side), from Charles Street to Park Street Berkeley Street - Both sides, from Tremont Street to Newbury Street Clarendon Street - Both sides, from Newbury Street to Tremont Street Dartmouth Street - Both sides, from Newbury Street to St. James Avenue Exeter Street - Both sides, from Newbury Street to St. James Avenue Fairfield Street - Both sides, from Boylston Street to Newbury Street Gloucester Street - Both sides, from Newbury Street to Boylston Street Hereford Street - Both sides, from Boylston Street to Newbury Street Tremont Street - Both sides, from Union Park Street to East Berkeley Street Charles Street South - Both sides, from Park Plaza to Boylston Street Charles Street - Both sides, from Boylston Street to Beacon Street
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Canadian folk duo Jocelyn Pettit and Ellen Gira to perform in Saltaire
A Canadian folk duo is set to perform in Saltaire. Jocelyn Pettit and Ellen Gira, whose debut album, All It Brings, won Traditional Album of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards, will showcase their fiddle and cello chops at The Live Room on May 16, alongside guest guitarist Miguel Girão. Jocelyn and Ellen come to Saltaire as part of a UK tour to promote new album Here To Stay. Audiences can expect "nuanced fiddle-cello interplay," French Canadian foot percussion, and stepdancing. For information and tickets, visit
CBS News
14-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Tampa Bay Rays not moving forward with planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg
The Tampa Bay Rays withdrew Thursday from a $1.3 billion project to construct a new ballpark adjacent to Tropicana Field, citing a hurricane and delays that likely drove up the proposal's cost. The team issued a statement by principal owner Stuart Sternberg saying "a series of events" in October, which included severe damage to the the Trop and financing delays, led to what he called "this difficult decision." "After careful deliberation, we have concluded we cannot move forward with the new ballpark and development project at this moment," Sternberg said. Displaced from the Trop in St. Petersburg, the Rays are set to play their home games this season across Tampa Bay at the New York Yankees' spring training home, 11,000-seat Steinbrenner Field. Meanwhile, repairs are envisioned to the Trop, including replacing its roof shredded by Hurricane Milton, that would have it ready for the 2026 season. "Major League Baseball remains committed to finding a permanent home for the club in the Tampa Bay region for their fans and the local community," MLB said in a statement. "Commissioner (Rob) Manfred understands the disappointment of the St. Petersburg community from today's announcement, but he will continue to work with elected officials, community leaders, and Rays officials to secure the club's future in the Tampa Bay region." St. Pete mayor says decision was disappointing The Trop opened in 1990 and has been the Rays' home since they took the field in 1998. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, a driving force behind what was dubbed the "Here To Stay" initiative aimed at keeping the Rays in the city for another 30 years, said the decision was disappointing but "it is not unexpected." It is also possible the Rays could be sold, he noted. "If in the coming months a new owner, who demonstrates a commitment to honoring their agreements and our community priorities emerges, we will consider a partnership to keep baseball in St. Pete. But we will not put our city's progress on hold as we await a collaborative and community-focused baseball partner," Welch said. Under their current contract with the city of St. Petersburg, the Rays would play three more seasons at their existing ballpark after it is repaired. Beyond that, the team's future in the Tampa Bay area is uncertain. MLB and the Rays could evaluate attendance and fan interest during the team's season at Steinbrenner Field as they consider alternate sites. "The opportunity to play on the Tampa side could give insights into the Tampa Bay market as a whole that could be useful for the club moving forward," Manfred said during a Wednesday interview with The Associated Press. For now, the Rays are set to return to the Trop after a year across the bay. "The City of St. Petersburg is currently advancing plans to restore Tropicana Field for the 2026 season," Sternberg said. "We are thankful for their efforts and are excited to return to our home field next spring." The proposed 30,000-seat stadium is a signature piece of a broader $6.5 billion revitalization project known as the Historic Gas Plant District, which refers to a predominantly Black neighborhood that was forced out by construction of the Trop and an interstate highway spur. Supporters say the development would transform an 86-acre tract in the city's downtown, with plans for a Black history museum, affordable housing, entertainment venues, plus office and retail space — and the promise of thousands of jobs. That broader project, counting on the Rays ballpark to be an anchor, is also in limbo with this decision. The Rays had faced a March 31 deadline to decide whether to continue with the new ballpark project. Under the agreement previously approved by the city and Pinellas County, the governments would cover about half the cost of the $1.3 billion stadium, with the Rays and their development partner Hines covering the rest, including any cost overruns. The Rays previously said a delayed vote in October on the final financing plan by the Pinellas County Commission was a factor increasing projected costs beyond the team's funding ability. The city already has approved its financing.
Boston Globe
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg, citing storms, delays
Displaced from the Trop in St. Petersburg, the Rays are set to play their home games this season across Tampa Bay at the Yankees' spring training home, Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The roof of the Tropicana Field, destroyed in October during Hurricane Milton, is expected to be repaired in time for the start of the 2026 season. Mike Carlson/Associated Press Advertisement 'Major League Baseball remains committed to finding a permanent home for the club in the Tampa Bay region for their fans and the local community,' MLB said in a statement. 'Commissioner (Rob) Manfred understands the disappointment of the St. Petersburg community from today's announcement, but he will continue to work with elected officials, community leaders, and Rays officials to secure the club's future in the Tampa Bay region.' The Trop opened in 1990 and has been the Rays' home since they took the field in 1998. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, a driving force behind what was dubbed the 'Here To Stay' initiative aimed at keeping the Rays in the city for another 30 years, said the decision was disappointing but 'it is not unexpected.' It is also possible the Rays could be sold, he noted. 'If in the coming months a new owner, who demonstrates a commitment to honoring their agreements and our community priorities emerges, we will consider a partnership to keep baseball in St. Pete. But we will not put our city's progress on hold as we await a collaborative and community-focused baseball partner,' Welch said. Under their current contract with the city of St. Petersburg, the Rays would play three more seasons at their Advertisement 'The opportunity to play on the Tampa side could give insights into the Tampa Bay market as a whole that could be useful for the club moving forward,' Manfred said during a Wednesday interview with The Associated Press. Poor attendance at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., has plagued the Rays since they first took the field in now, the Rays are set to return to the Trop after a year across the bay. 'The City of St. Petersburg is currently advancing plans to restore Tropicana Field for the 2026 season,' Sternberg said. 'We are thankful for their efforts and are excited to return to our home field next spring.' The proposed 30,000-seat stadium is a signature piece of a broader $6.5 billion revitalization project known as the Historic Gas Plant District, which refers to a predominantly Black neighborhood that was forced out by construction of the Trop and an interstate highway spur. Supporters say the development would transform an 86-acre tract in the city's downtown, with plans for a Black history museum, affordable housing, entertainment venues, plus office, and retail space — and the promise of thousands of jobs. That broader project, counting on the Rays ballpark to be an anchor, is also in limbo with this decision. The Rays had faced a March 31 deadline to decide whether to continue with the new ballpark project. Under the agreement previously approved by the city and Pinellas County, the governments would cover about half the cost of the $1.3 billion stadium, with the Rays and their development partner Hines covering the rest, including any cost overruns. Advertisement The Rays previously said a delayed vote in October on the final financing plan by the Pinellas County Commission was a factor increasing projected costs beyond the team's funding ability. The city already has approved its financing.
Fox News
13-03-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Rays nixing new stadium development; team remains committed to reaching 'ballpark solution'
The Tampa Bay Rays have made the "difficult decision" to halt an estimated $1.3 billion stadium and land redevelopment deal. The project would have secured the MLB club's future in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a state-of-the-art ballpark next to Tropicana Field. The Rays' current home is undergoing repairs after the stadium's roof was heavily damaged by Hurricane Milton in October. The Rays will welcome visiting teams to Steinbrenner Field in 2025. The 11,000-seat ballpark serves as the New York Yankees' spring training home. Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg said "a series of events" in October and financing delays led to "this difficult decision." "After careful deliberation, we have concluded we cannot move forward with the new ballpark and development project at this moment," Sternberg said in a statement. "A series of events beginning in October that no one could have anticipated led to this difficult decision." Sternberg added that the organization remains committed to resolving its stadium issue. "Our commitment to the vitality and success of the Rays organization is unwavering. We continue to focus on finding a ballpark solution that serves the best interest of our region, Major League Baseball and our organization." "Major League Baseball remains committed to finding a permanent home for the club in the Tampa Bay region for their fans and the local community," MLB said in a statement. "Commissioner (Rob) Manfred understands the disappointment of the St. Petersburg community from today's announcement, but he will continue to work with elected officials, community leaders and Rays officials to secure the club's future in the Tampa Bay region." Tropicana Field opened in 1990 and has been the Rays' home since they took the field in 1998. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, a driving force behind what was dubbed the "Here To Stay" initiative aimed at keeping the Rays in the city for another 30 years, said the decision was disappointing, but "it is not unexpected." It's possible the Rays could be sold, he noted. "If, in the coming months, a new owner who demonstrates a commitment to honoring their agreements and our community priorities emerges, we will consider a partnership to keep baseball in St. Pete. But we will not put our city's progress on hold as we await a collaborative and community-focused baseball partner," Welch said. Under their current contract with the city of St. Petersburg, the Rays would play three more seasons at their existing ballpark after it is repaired. Those repairs are expected to be completed in time for the 2026 season. "The City of St. Petersburg is currently advancing plans to restore Tropicana Field for the 2026 season," Sternberg said. "We are thankful for their efforts and are excited to return to our home field next spring." The proposed 30,000-seat stadium is a signature piece of a broader $6.5 billion revitalization project known as the Historic Gas Plant District, which refers to a predominantly Black neighborhood that was forced out by the construction of Tropicana Field and an interstate highway spur. The Rays' decision puts the broader project in limbo. The Rays had faced a March 31 deadline to decide whether to continue with the new ballpark project. Under the agreement previously approved by the city and Pinellas County, the governments would cover about half the cost of the $1.3 billion stadium, with the Rays and their development partner Hines covering the rest, including any cost overruns. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
