Here's a rundown of what's open and what's closed in Boston on Patriots' Day, and the MBTA schedules for – Monday, April 15, 2013. Plus, tips and information on getting around Boston, parking, marathon issues, trash pickup, and other aspects of this day in the city.
UPDATE: This is an old post. Here's a link for: What's Open in Boston on Patriots' Day – Monday, April 18, 2016 + Parking, Trash & MBTA Schedule Changes
Patriot's Day is a Massachusetts State Holiday Only.
Open:
Restaurants, Bars, Convenience Stores, Supermarkets, Retail Stores, Liquor Stores
Financial Services: Banks may open if they wish. All markets are open.
Federal Offices and Facilities are open: This includes the Postal Service.
Closed:
Massachusetts City, Town, State Operations: This includes Schools, Libraries. Only emergency services are available.
Boston Parking
One of the most common questions we get is about street sweeping on Patriots' Day. Here's the page from the city website with the answer. It says:
"Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect. Constituents are advised to call 617-635-4500 for exact details."
Reminder that was issued last year via twitter:
City of Boston via @NotifyBoston says "STREET CLEANING: Overnight sweeping Sunday-Monday morning still in effect. NO MONDAY regular posted sweeping."
You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply. Many streets will be cleared of parked cars to accommodate the Boston Marathon and Patriots' Day activities.
Be sure to check your car in the days leading up to the marathon to be sure it is not in a tow-away zone for the event. Here's how you can sign up for parking alerts and tow alerts.
Here's our latest post with tips for local parking on this holiday–
Parking Your Car for Boston Marathon Weekend (2013)
Boston Trash Collection (Click here for what the city says)
No Delay of trash or recycling collection in Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, Fenway, Leather District, Mission Hill, North End, Roxbury, South Boston, and the South End.
Delay trash and recycling collection a day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury.
*If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."
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2013 MBTA Marathon Monday Schedule:
You can see full details on their events page through April 15th. If you would like to see a copy after that day we have made a pdf of the information: Download MBTA > Riding the T> Patriot's Day 4.15.2013.
Tips:
- Buy your fares in advance with a Charlie Card or Charlie Ticket to avoid waiting in line on Monday.
- "Copley Station will be CLOSED. The Berkley Street entrance/exit of Arlington Station will remain closed. The "B" section of Hynes Convention Center located on Boylston Street will be available for exit only."
- Due to crowds, they don't allow bikes on the subway on Patriots' Day.
Marathon Monday
Blue, Orange, Red, Green, and Silver Line service will run on "regular weekday schedule."
Commuter rail trains will operate on their "regular weekday schedule."
"Buses and trackless trolleys will operate a Saturday schedule."
Commuter Boats will operate on a "regular weekday schedule."
"THE RIDE will operate on a modified weekday schedule."
Bus routes that impact the marathon course will be rerouted at times.
Complete details on all changes are here: Official MBTA Information for Marathon Monday 2013
Update 04.12.13: from @mbtaGM 12:09pm – "#MBTA Patriots' Day Parking: On 4/15, MBTA garages will be pay-on-entry, cash-only. Pls plan for garages/lots to fill quickly due to demand."
Official Boston Marathon information:
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