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The Bayfront Parkway's central portion will remain open during the Tall Ships Erie Festival (Aug. 21-24).

Parking for the festival is primarily downtown, with only VIP weekend ticket holders having access to the Bayfront Convention Center lot.

Lower State Street remains closed to vehicles, but pedestrians can use a designated walkway to access the festival grounds.

The city of Erie has implemented road closures and parking restrictions in the area.

Drivers heading to the Tall Ships Erie Festival will have mostly clear sailing.

The Bayfront Parkway between Sassafras Street Extension and Holland Street will remain open for the Aug. 21-24 event. That central part of the parkway will close for construction after Labor Day .

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