The World Cup 2026 Kick Off Parade hosted by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians will take place on Friday, June 12 from 7:30 p.m. to approximately 8:45 p.m. along portions of Portland Avenue and surrounding streets. To support the Puyallup Tribe of Indians’ parade operations and event setup, as well as public safety, the City of Tacoma will implement temporary road closures and traffic restrictions throughout the area beginning at approximately 2 p.m. until approximately 11 p.m. on that day.
The following streets are expected to be closed during the event:
- Portland Avenue from East 40th Street to East 29th Street
- East 38th Street from East L Street to Portland Avenue
- East 30th Street from Portland Avenue to East 29th Street
Heavy traffic delays are expected and community members are advised to plan accordingly and follow posted detour signage. More information on detour routes is available on the City’s website.