La Fiesta del Pueblo is free and open to the public, with all of the day’s events taking place on Fayetteville Street as well as on the intersecting streets (Hargett St., Martin St. and Davie St.) Fayetteville St. is more than half a mile long, so there will be some distances to travel between sections of the festival.  

Before the Festival

Drop-off areas
Fayetteville St. and the first block of all side streets will be closed for the festival. Wilmington and Salisbury streets will remain open. Designated “Drop-off” areas will be available on the east and west sides of Fayetteville St., at the Davie St. intersection, and at the Martin St. intersection. Consult our festival map for a detailed distribution of the down load points for the festival. 

Public transport + Rideshare
The Moore Square Bus Station is located at 214 S. Blount St., 1.5 blocks from the heart of La Fiesta del Pueblo. The R-Line, a free shuttle, will also be available to help you get from your parking space to the festival footprint. All R-Line and GoRaleigh vehicles are equipped with ADA access via an elevator or ramp. Ride-share Services, such as Uber and Lyft, are a good alternative to driving or public transportation. We recommend directing your ride-share service to a location on Salisbury St. or Davie St.  

Parking lots
Street parking surrounding the La Fiesta del Pueblo footprint is free all day on Sundays. City parking decks are pay to park on Sunday. Please refer to the map for all City of Raleigh parking decks available during La Fiesta del Pueblo near Fayetteville St. View ADA Accessible Parking Spaces at Downtown Raleigh Handicap Accessible Parking Spaces. Note that valid disability parking placard or license plate is required.  

 

During the Festival

 

Getting Around
All of the activities taking place at La Fiesta del Pueblo are on the street level with the roads closed off to motor vehicles all day on Sunday. While this means that some areas of the streets and sidewalks do get crowded, all street-level activities are physically accessible. You can avoid some crowding by going up or down a block to Wilmington or Salisbury and then returning to Fayetteville via one of the cross streets. Do note that some streets have a slight uphill pitch to them, especially the side streets: Martin, Davie and Hargett. 

 

Accessible Viewing Areas
A designated accessible viewing area will be available in front of the stage for people who use mobility devices and their companions to help ensure that you can see what’s happening on stage. This area is intended for visitors who use wheelchairs, scooters or other mobility devices and their companions, as well as guests who have a disability that substantially limits their ability to stand and their companions. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first served basis. 

Sighted Guides
For people who are blind or have low vision, you may request to be paired with a sighted guide who will help you navigate La Fiesta del Pueblo. While our preference is for you to reserve in advance, some sighted guides are available during the festival at the booth at the intersection of Davie St. and Fayetteville St. 

Service Animals and Pet Policies
We welcome service animals at La Fiesta del Pueblo. They must be trained to assist in tasks related to a disability. Owner is responsible for cleaning up after their service animals and pets. La Fiesta del Pueblo will not be providing dog water bowls and recommends that owners prepare to bring their own for their pets and service animals. Please keep in mind the potential for severe weather (i.e. heat, wind, rain), large crowds, and loud noises at the festival before bringing your pet to the festival. 

Restrooms
Street level accessible restrooms (portable toilets) are located on two side streets of the festival footprint: West Martin and East Davie St.  See Program Map for more details. 

Severe Weather Information
La Fiesta del Pueblo is a rain or shine outdoor event. The weather can vary but tends to be hot with the potential for windy and/or rainy weather. Frequent hydration breaks are recommended. Please check the weather day-of to prepare for potential rain or heat. For the heat, there will be covered areas throughout Fayetteville St. and the festival. Downtown storefronts have indoor cooling and may be supportive of customers walking in. Food trucks will have water available for purchase. 

Emergency
La Fiesta del Pueblo has many precautions put in place to prevent, but also help, in the case of an emergency. If you need assistance, please look for one of these people: 

• La Fiesta volunteers wearing yellow shirts 

• Uniformed City of Raleigh police officers 

Call 911 if you need immediate assistance for an emergency. 

 

Questions or Comments?
If you need assistance or have additional questions during La Fiesta del Pueblo, please visit one of our information booths located at the intersection of Martin St. and Hargett St., Plaza del Pueblo, or in City Plaza. 

Volunteers in official La Fiesta T-shirts will be all around the festival, you may also ask one of us if you have a question! 

La Fiesta del Pueblo’s organizers work hard to make all of its programming accessible to everyone! If you have additional questions or comments or would like to be part of the general conversation about accessibility at the event, please email us at elpueblo@elpueblo.org or call (919) 835-1525. 

 

This information is updated annually based on community feedback and evolving best practices. Last Updated September 2026.