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It's almost the new year – and that means it’s time to renew your Cambridge parking permit! Starting December 1, 2025, the online permit renewal process opens.

In order to give drivers greater flexibility and improve the City’s service offerings, Cambridge has added PayByPhone to its suite of parking payment options.

The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of a street closure and traffic impacts Saturday, November 22 for the Margaret Fuller House Annual Turkey Distribution Event.

Expect brief road closures and traffic impacts near Central Square and Riverside due to the Winter Classic 5K, which will take place on Sunday, December 7, at 9:30 a.m. The course begins and ends at University Park Commons near Central Square.

With more than 80 participants submitting 115 photos and pieces of artwork, City staff selected an image of the Charles River at sunset for the 2026 Resident Parking Permit sticker.

The Green Street Garage will be closed to hourly parkers due to construction related to the River Street Reconstruction Project. This closure is from Wednesday, November 5 to Friday, November 7.

Expect road closures and traffic impacts on Saturday November 1 and Sunday, November 2, due to the Cambridge 5K and Half Marathon.

The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of street closures and traffic impacts from October 18 to October 19 due to the Head of the Charles Regatta, the Attic Vintage Block Party, and the Community Art Center Block Party.

Please be advised of traffic impacts this Sunday, October 12, 2025, due to the Harvard Square Business Association’s 46th annual Oktoberfest and Honk! Parade.

The City of Cambridge is expanding its traffic calming efforts through a new Speed Hump Pilot Program designed to make residential streets safer and more comfortable for everyone.