DANIEL HAHN
Chief of Police
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA  95822-3516

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MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release No. 20191230-157
Monday, December 30, 2019

New Year’s Eve Celebration 2019 – Stay Safe and Plan Ahead

The Sacramento Police Department is committed to making sure our community enjoys a fun and SAFE New Year’s Eve. Please plan ahead and make smart choices to close out 2019. There will be a free Sky Spectacular Fireworks Show at 9:00 p.m. in Old Sacramento. The event runs from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. It is a free celebration open to all community members! The celebration features activities for the whole family to enjoy, including children’s activities, live music, dinner specials, food and drink vendors and a variety of colorful street entertainment. There will not be a firework show at midnight. Please consider the following as you plan ahead:

· There will be no parking in Old Sacramento starting at 2:00 p.m.

· Old Sacramento closes to vehicle traffic starting at 5:30 p.m.

· The Tower Bridge will be closed to all traffic (pedestrian and vehicular) from 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

· Vehicle traffic will be highly congested on 3rd Street, 8th Street, I Street, J Street, and Capitol Mall. Avoid these streets if possible.

· Additional parking is on 10th Street, between I Street and J Street as Old Sacramento parking will fill up quickly.

· Uber/Lyft/Taxi drop-off and pick-up is on 4th Street between L Street and Capitol Mall.

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