SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
News Release

Release #08-22-02b
August 22, 2002
For Immediate Release

Media Office 916-264-5124 

Capt. Sam Somers
Sgt. Justin Risley, PIO
ASO Tina Lee-Vogt
AA Audrey Lee
PCIII Cheryl Moore

Internet: www.sacpd.org 
TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR THE WEEKEND

There are two events this weekend that may have an impact on traffic conditions in the Downtown area.

The United Farm Workers Union has been marching from Merced and is scheduled to arrive in Sacramento this weekend.  The marchers will begin their march on Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. from the southern portion of the county into the City of Sacramento towards Ceasar Chavez Park (10th and J Streets).  Approximately 200 marchers will be escorted by several Sacramento Police Department units to ensure they maneuver safely through intersections.  Their estimated arrival time at the Park is 6:00 p.m.

On Sunday, August 25, beginning at 9:00 a.m., approximately 110 buses will be arriving at Ceasar Chavez Park dropping off thousands of marchers who will march from the Park to the North steps of the Capitol.  The march is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. for a 12:00 noon arrival at the Capitol.  The streets surrounding the Park will be closed to all traffic other than buses.   The rally at the Capitol is expected to last until 2:00 p.m.  Upon completion of the rally, participants will walk back to the buses parked on Front Street via Capitol Mall.  5,000 to 10,000 marchers are expected to participate in Sunday’s event.
 
 

PIC Audrey Lee
Ref. # 082202b

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