UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – With Penn State's annual Homecoming Parade starting Friday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m., several traffic and parking restrictions will be in place for Friday's men's hockey game versus Niagara. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and should note changes that will assist with traffic flow and parking.
Traffic Restrictions
To accommodate the Homecoming Parade route, the following campus roadways will be affected:
- Porter Road between Curtin Road and the southernmost entrance to the Jordan East parking area from 4:30 p.m. until parade units have left the area (expected to be around 6 p.m.).
- Curtin Road between University Drive and Porter Road from 4:30 p.m. through the conclusion of the parade.
- Curtin Road between University Drive and Bigler Road from 5:30 p.m. through the conclusion of the parade.
- Bigler Road between Curtin Road and Pollock Road from 5:30 p.m. through the conclusion of the parade.
- Pollock Road between Bigler Road and Shortlidge Road from 5:30 p.m. through the conclusion of the parade.
- Shortlidge Road between Pollock Road and College Avenue from 5:30 p.m. through the conclusion of the parade.
- College Avenue between Shortlidge Road and Burrowes Road from 5:30 p.m. through the conclusion of the parade.
- Burrowes Road between College Avenue and Curtin Road from 5:30 p.m. through the conclusion of the parade.
Visit www.transportation.psu.edu for full details on Homecoming Parade traffic, parking and transit impacts.
The parade route will be closed to vehicular traffic from 5:30 p.m. through the conclusion of the parade. Parking along the route will be restricted. Motorists must remove parked vehicles on College Avenue prior to the start of the parade.
Men's Hockey Parking
Parking for men's hockey will be at the Stadium West, Jordan East and Porter North lots with pre-paid parking available for $5.50 through psu.parkmobile.io until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, or day-of cash parking for $10.
The Yellow H Shields and Wagner lots will be reserved for men's hockey premium permit holders, who will have access to their lots from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. After 5:30 p.m., premium permits will be accepted in the general parking lots Jordan East and Stadium West.
To accommodate early parkers, doors for Friday's game will open early at 5 p.m.
Safety Reminders for Pedestrians
All fans walking from our parking areas are reminded to use the designated sidewalks and the cross walks at the intersections surrounding Pegula Ice Arena. Please avoid crossing mid-block due to the high traffic volume expected during the evening hours with less visibility.
ADA Parking
ADA parking for Friday's men's hockey game will be available at the southwest corner of Stadium West near the intersection of University Drive and Curtin Road. This parking area is only accessible via Park Avenue. A valid state-issued ADA placard or license plate is required, along with a valid Penn State permit, pre-payment via ParkMobile or payment upon entering the lot.
Fans may use the circle at Lot Yellow H South near Gate C for drop off and pick up. Please note, however, that no public parking is available at Lot Yellow H South.