Winnipeg Whiteout Street Party street closures & transit reroutes – round 1, game 1 & 2

Released: April 17, 2025 at 5:38 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – To accommodate the Winnipeg Whiteout Street Party, along with associated set-up and take-down, southbound Donald Street between Ellice Avenue and St. Mary Avenue will be closed Saturday, April 19 at 6 a.m. until Tuesday, April 22 at 7 a.m. New for these two games, the streets will not reopen on Sunday, April 20 between games.

In addition, eastbound and westbound Graham Avenue, between Hargrave Street and Smith Street, will be closed on Saturday, April 19 from 6 a.m. until Sunday, April 20 at 7 a.m. They will close again from Monday, April 21 at 9 a.m. until Tuesday, April 22 at 7 a.m.

Motorists should allow additional travel time to get to their destinations, and use alternate routes such as Main Street and Osborne Street.

For regular updates on City of Winnipeg lane closures and to view lane closures of major streets on an interactive map, please visit City of Winnipeg - Regional Lane Closures.

Download and use the Waze app for real-time traffic and incident updates as well as traffic re-route options.

Sidewalks on these streets will close at noon on Saturday, April 19 and reopen by 3 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22.

Winnipeg Transit & Winnipeg Transit Plus

Winnipeg Transit buses will be rerouted off of Graham Avenue between Kennedy and Smith starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 with regular service resuming on Sunday, April 20.

Transit buses will once again be rerouted off of Graham Avenue between Kennedy and Smith starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 21, with regular service resuming on Tuesday, April 22.

Buses will be unable to stop for passengers during the detour. Passengers who wish to catch buses affected by the reroutes are directed to stops at these intersections:

  • Graham Avenue and Vaughn Street
  • Graham Avenue and Fort Street

During the reroutes, the Winnipeg Transit Plus loading zone on southbound Donald Street at Graham Avenue will be temporarily relocated to eastbound Portage Avenue next to the Radisson Hotel. The Millennium Library Winnipeg Transit Plus loading zone will be temporarily relocated to eastbound front driveway of the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters, and the City Place Winnipeg Transit Plus loading zone will be relocated to northbound Hargrave Street on the north side of St. Mary Avenue.

For Transit re-route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311.

Millennium Library

The Millennium Library will be closing early on Saturday, April 19 at 3 p.m. and again on Monday, April 21 at 4:30 p.m.

Millennium Library Parkade

Donald Street entrance and exit will be closed starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, and again on Monday, April 21 at 9 a.m. The Parkade will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, April 22.

Winnipeg Police Service Safety Tips

The goal of the Winnipeg Police Service is to ensure a safe environment for everyone looking to enjoy the celebrations. We will have additional officers and resources deployed on game days and Winnipeggers can expect to see an increased police presence before and after the games.

The Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind attendees that private drone use is prohibited over crowds, and operators could face serious penalties.

Private drones must be operated away from bystanders, crowds, emergency operations and advertised events.

Public safety is always our highest priority. A drone's loss of control or malfunction poses a serious risk of injury to the public. Unauthorized drone use may also interfere with certified/authorized aircraft in the area, including violation of Transport Canada regulations. 

For more information regarding flying your drone safely and legally, please visit the Transport Canada link below: Transport Canada Drone Regulations

We are also asking attendees to keep the following the mind:

  • Keep personal belongings to a minimum. Security will be restricting access on large bags and backpacks. More information can be found at Wpg Whiteout Street Party.
  • ­Designate a meeting place with family and friends before you arrive, especially if there are young children involved. Large crowds are expected, increasing the chances of becoming inadvertently separated from your group.
  • Consider carpooling with friends or family, walking or cycling, or taking public transit to help reduce congestion and delays. Parking will be at a premium in and around Canada Life Centre.
  • Please drink responsibly. Unless you are in a designated licensed area, open liquor is prohibited.
  • Reminder: Canada's cannabis laws prohibit smoke/use cannabis in your vehicle or in public, including sidewalks, parks, school grounds, & restaurants patios.
  • Be aware of your surroundings. If something doesn't look right flag down an officer and let them know, or call the police at 9-1-1 or 204-986-6222.

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