Get Ready, Santa Ana! Upcoming Events and Road Closures You Can’t Afford to Miss!

Santa Ana is buzzing with excitement as a variety of events are set to light up the city in the coming days! Whether you’re a local or just passing through, planning ahead is essential—especially with the various road closures due to construction. Here’s everything you need to know to navigate the city safely and enjoy the festivities!

Event Schedule

Mark your calendars! Here’s a breakdown of the exciting events happening in Santa Ana:

• Thursday, October 24:
  • Northgate Market - 1120 S. Bristol St.
    Event Hours: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Downtown Santa Ana
    Event Hours: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Friday, October 25:
  • Plaza of the Flags - Dulces de la Rosa Guinness World Record
    Event Hours: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • El Salvador Park - Garden Harvest Festival
    Event Hours: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Saturday, October 26:
  • Plaza of the Flags - Dulces de la Rosa Guinness World Record
    Event Hours: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • The Observatory - Knocked Loose Event
    Event Hours: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
  • Santiago Park Archery Range
    Event Hours: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Sunday, October 27:
  • Plaza of the Flags - Dulces de la Rosa Guinness World Record
    Event Hours: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Traffic Alerts and Road Closures

To make your travels smoother, here’s what you can expect in terms of road closures:

• Through October 25: Closure at Spurgeon Street and Washington Avenue due to construction (24 hours daily).
• Through October 27: Closure at the intersection of Main and 3rd streets for construction (24 hours daily).
• Through October 28: One lane closed both northbound and southbound on Bristol Street between Segerstrom Avenue and MacArthur Blvd. (8 a.m. – 3 p.m.).
• Through October 30: One lane closed southbound on Harbor Blvd. between Garry Avenue and MacArthur Blvd. (24 hours daily).
• Through October 31: One lane closed on southbound Bristol Street between Memory Lane and Santa Clara Avenue for pipeline construction (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily).
• Through November 15: Closure at the intersection of Sycamore Street and Wilshire Avenue for construction (24 hours daily).

As you prepare for the festivities, please remember to drive slowly and safely through construction zones and crowded areas. Your safety is paramount!

What do you think?

• Are the road closures worth the excitement of the upcoming events?
• What type of events would you like to see more of in Santa Ana?
• Do you think the city is doing enough to accommodate both construction and events?
• How do you feel about the balance between development and community events?

Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts!