Boston Weekend Roundup: Traffic Advisories, Bruins Battle, and Latest Crime Report

It was a packed first weekend of March across Boston, with street closures, a major Bruins game at TD Garden, and the latest public safety figures drawing attention.

City Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead of Major Events

Boston officials released a citywide traffic advisory on March 6 outlining temporary parking restrictions and rolling closures tied to upcoming events.

In Mission Hill, a Knox Trail reenactment on Saturday afternoon brought a rolling parade through several neighborhood streets, commemorating the 250th anniversary of Henry Knox transporting cannons to Boston in 1776. Drivers were urged to expect delays and consider public transit.

Looking ahead, the city also previewed preparations for the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 15, which will follow a reversed route this year. Additional closures and parking restrictions are expected.

Bruins Host Capitals at TD Garden

The Boston Bruins welcomed the Washington Capitals to TD Garden on Saturday evening in a late-season matchup with playoff implications. Boston entered the game with a strong home record and one of the league’s top power play units.

With just weeks left in the regular season, every point matters. Fans packed the Garden as the Bruins continued their push in a competitive Atlantic Division race.

Boston Police Release 24-Hour Crime Snapshot

Boston Police published their latest 24-hour public journal Saturday, covering incidents from Friday morning through Saturday morning.

The preliminary tally reported no homicides or robberies during that period. Officers logged six aggravated assaults, one residential burglary, three auto thefts, and multiple larceny incidents. Police emphasize that the figures are an initial snapshot and not final crime statistics.

As March gets underway, city leaders continue balancing event planning, public safety, and the steady rhythm of late winter in Boston.

Sources

https://www.boston.gov/news/march-6-2026-city-boston-traffic-advisory
https://police.boston.gov/2026/03/07/boston-24-and-public-journal-for-saturday-march-07-2026/
https://www.thescore.com/nhl/events/32105