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MPD issues 'Traffic Alert' for large-scale event in Downtown Memphis

Police encourage the public to use alternate routes from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department (MPD) has issued a "Traffic Alert" from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 20 for the "All White Affair Festival" at Tom Lee Park.

MPD says more than 4,000 people are expected in the area for the festival. Traffic will be blocked downtown at Riverside between Georgia Ave. and Beale St., in preparation for the large-scale event. 

 Police advise the public to use alternate routes " from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. tonight.

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