The 55th annual East Lansing Arts Festival takes place this weekend in Downtown East Lansing. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected on the city streets for the event this weekend featuring the works of 168 artists.

Because of the event, there will be some parking lot, plaza, and street closures in the area. The East Lansing City Hall parking lot will be closed Friday morning through Sunday at 10:00 PM, as will the Bailey Street parking lot. Ann Street Plaza, Fountain Square, and East Plaza at University Place will all also close Friday morning through 10:00 PM Sunday.

Additionally, Albert Avenue will be closed to traffic between Grove Street and Bailey Street, and M.A.C. Avenue between Grand River Avenue and The East Lansing Marriott at University Place. These street closures are effective at 2:00 PM Friday through 10:00 PM Sunday. Keep in mind that construction on the Center City development already has Albert Avenue closed between Abbot Road and Grove Street.

For full details on how to get to the East Lansing Arts Festival, including parking and shuttle details, visit this link to the ELAF website.

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