Is Copley open? Answer: Should be
About to head down. May be stupid.
Because the MBTA fleet of vehicles has been subjected to the snowiest seven day period in Boston history, there may also be some delays associated with our aging equipment. Please remember to dress warmly. Temperatures at the time of the parade are expected to be in the teens and winds could be blustery.
Approximately 1,000 parking spaces have been secured at the Suffolk Downs parking lot. Massport Logan Express buses offer service from satellites to Logan. Passengers can then utilize a free transfer to the Silverline, MassPort Back Bay Shuttle ($5), or the Blue Line. Customers are also encouraged to utilize Hingham Ferry service where there are approximately 450 spaces open on an average day.
Trains will be very crowded - please leave extra time for your trip and purchase tickets in advance to avoid long lines. Passengers waiting at stations closer to Boston will encounter trains that have very limited space available. All efforts will be made to safely accommodate all passengers.
Parade attendees are encouraged to purchase their tickets beforehand to avoid long lines - ticket checks and boarding queues will be in place throughout the afternoon and evening return trips. A list of retail sales locations is available
here.
Additional staff will be available throughout the day to assist in managing lines, fare collection and boarding. Information will be posted at North, South and Back Bay Stations offering additional details. Green and Blue Line customers should note that Government Center Station is closed for construction. City Hall Plaza is a short distance from Haymarket, State, and Park Stations.
We would like to thank our regular riders for your support of the commuter rail and will apologize in advance for any inconvenience you may experience as a result of the increased volume of passengers.