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Pride weekend street closures begin, here's what to expect
( — As the community prepares to celebrate Pride Month this weekend, the streets of Sacramento are preparing for the large crowds they expect to draw in, according to the City of Sacramento.
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The two-day event, hosted by the Sacramento LGBTQ Community Center, kicks off with a festival on Capitol Mall, running from June 14 to June 15, along with a march at Southside Park on Sunday.
Preparations for street closures began on Wednesday at 5 p.m. as organizers set up fencing and equipment along Capitol Mall, officials said.
Throughout the weekend, until Monday at 8 a.m., the following streets will be closed:
Capitol Mall from 3rd to 7th streets
4th Street from L Street to N Street
5th Street from L Street to N Street
6th Street from L Street to Capitol Mall
Meanwhile, the following streets will be closed on Sunday for the Pride March:
8th Street from W to T streets
T Street from 8th to 10th streets
10th Street from T Street to Capitol Mall
Capitol Mall from 9th to 10th streets
From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, SacRT is providing free rides on fixed-route buses and light rail.
Those looking for a free ride must provide a physical copy or screenshot of the following flyer to the SacRT driver.
Only one flyer is needed per group, officials said.
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