THE FLATS – Road closures for Georgia Tech homecoming traditions such as the Mini 500, Freshman Cake Race and Ramblin’ Wreck Parade will affect traffic and parking for this weekend’s multitude of athletics events.
Fans driving to campus to cheer on the Yellow Jackets on Friday and Saturday are asked to please review the information below very carefully. Fans are also encouraged to give themselves extra time to park on campus, as delays due to road closures are likely, as well as consider alternative methods of getting to campus, such as MARTA or rideshare services.
FOR GEORGIA TECH ATHLETICS HOME EVENTS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Events
Baseball – White & Gold World Series Game 2 (5 p.m. – Mac Nease Baseball Park)
Mini 500 - (5 p.m. - Around Peters Parking Deck)
Volleyball – vs. No. 2 Pittsburgh (7 p.m. – McCamish Pavilion)
Parking Information
In preparation for Saturday’s homecoming activities, parking will be prohibited on Fowler Street beginning on Thursday (Oct. 22) at 5 p.m.
Fans attending baseball are encouraged to park at the visitor lot in Area 4 (State St. and Ferst Dr.)
Volleyball parking will be available in Family Housing (ER66)
FOR GEORGIA TECH ATHLETICS HOME EVENTS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
Events
Freshman Cake Race - (6:30 a.m. - Georgia Tech Campus) - More information
Ramblin Wreck Parade - (8:30 a.m. - Begins at the McCamish parking lot, up Fowler Street, finishing across Ferst Drive)- More information
Swimming & Diving – Alumni Meet (9 a.m. – McAuley Aquatic Center)
Helluva Block Party – (11:30 a.m. – Bobby Dodd Way)
Baseball – White & Gold World Series Game 3 (11:30 a.m. – Mac Nease Baseball Park)
Football – vs. Boston College (3:30 p.m. – Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field)
Traffic and Parking Information
7 a.m. – All campus parking areas open.
7-7:15 a.m. – As the Freshman Cake Race concludes, fans that are accessing Peters Parking Deck via Fowler Street (between Ferst Drive and 4th Street) must be prepared to show Peters parking pass to police officers that are directing traffic and expect delays as officers may periodically hold traffic for the safety of runners.
8:30-9:30 a.m. – Fowler Street will be closed between 10th Street and Ferst Drive for the Ramblin’ Wreck Parade.
During this time, fans that traditionally utilize Fowler Street between 10th Street and Ferst Drive to access their parking areas must use alternative routes. See map below for road closure in blue.