Going to the Texas Rangers victory parade Friday? Here’s what to know about getting there

Brayden Garcia
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When North Texans descend into Arlington Friday to help celebrate the Texas Rangers’ World Series win, an abundance of patience will be needed. Some roads will be closed and public transportation to the parade location is spotty.

The good news is that the weather will be favorable: temperatures will be in the mid 70s with a slight breeze of 10-15 mph.

A 5-0 win Wednesday sent the Rangers into baseball immortality as they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series four games to one. The win is Texas’ first World Series title in franchise history.

The nearly two-mile long Rangers parade on Friday will kickoff at 12:15 p.m. and run from Cowboys Way near Lot A and make its way up AT&T Way, then turns east on Road to Six Flags before finishing at Globe Life Field off Stadium Drive.

Where to park for the Texas Rangers victory parade in Arlington

The Rangers and Dallas Cowboys are opening up their stadium parking lots for the parade.

Fans can park in both Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium parking lots for free on Friday, a city of Arlington spokesperson told the Star-Telegram. Parking at nearby Choctaw Stadium is also free.

The map below shows the parade route and parking lots around it.

Texas Rangers victory parade route
Texas Rangers victory parade route

Only lots A, B, R and T are unavailable for parade parking.

Public transportation to the Texas Rangers World Series Victory Parade

Arlington’s only public transportation option — Via Rideshare — will be available Friday.

The Uber-like rideshare service covers all of Arlington and costs $3 to $5 a ride, depending on the mileage. To use the service, download the Arlington Transportation app or call 817-784-7382 to book a ride.

Trinity Metro users can ride the Trinity Railway Express to the CentrePort Station in north Arlington and then use Via Rideshare to get to the parade. Trinity Metro’s services are free all month for its 40th anniversary. Book your trip here.

Roads closed for the Texas Rangers victory parade

Several roads near the parade will be closed Friday:

  • AT&T Way between Nolan Ryan Expressway and Cowboys Way

  • Nolan Ryan Expressway between AT&T Way and E Road to Six Flags Street

  • Ballpark Way between E Road to Six Flags Street and Cowboys Way

  • Cowboys Way between AT&T Way and Stadium Drive

  • E Road to Six Flags Street between Nolan Ryan Expressway and Ballpark Way

  • East Randol Mill Road will be closed between AT&T Way and Ballpark Way

Tips from Arlington Police on getting to Texas Rangers victory parade

As fans prepare for the parade, the Arlington Police Department has a few tips for those attending.

The amount of people anticipated at the parade tomorrow has been described as having two Cowboys and four Rangers games happening simultaneously, said Tim Ciesco, media relations coordinator with Arlington PD.

“We’re looking at hundreds of thousands of people,” Ciesco said.

For fans attending the parade, Arlington Police has laid out these tips:

  • Arrive early — Some of the roadways around the parade route will be blocked off as early as 10 a.m. Friday.

  • Be patient — The multitude of people at the parade will be enormous and being patient with one another can go a long way.

  • Expect heavy police presence — Along with Arlington PD, other law enforcement agencies such as Grand Prairie PD, Texas DPS and the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office will be at the parade.

  • Be respectful — Have fun at the parade but do not disturb everybody else’s experience. Fans are going to be packed tight along the parade route.

Where to find restrooms, concession stands

Public restrooms can be accessed through the north and west entrances of Choctaw Stadium, according to the city of Arlington. Concessions will also be available at these entrances.