CINCINNATI, OH – The annual Taste of Cincinnati is back. Taste of Cincinnati, one of the nation’s largest free culinary arts festivals, returns to downtown Cincinnati from May 27-29 along Fifth Street from Walnut to Sentinel. This Cincinnati culinary tradition started in 1979, continues to grow and returns with a total of 77 food vendors, the largest selection in the event’s history. The Taste of Cincinnati will be held on May 27-29, 2023.  In order to accommodate this event, the following streets will close on Friday, May 26 at 6:00 PM and remain closed until Tuesday, May 30 at 5:00 AM:

• Fifth Street- closed between Walnut Street and Columbia Parkway
• Columbia Parkway- closed between Downtown and the Sixth Street ramp
• Sycamore Street- closed between Sixth Street and Fourth Street (access maintained to garages)
• Broadway- closed between Fourth Street and Sixth Street
• Broadway- converted to a temporary 2-way traffic pattern between Seventh Street and Sixth Street
• Sentinel Street- closed
• Lawrence Street- closed

A marked detour will be in place directing motorists to northbound I-71 and I-471.  Drivers are reminded to use caution around the event site and to use alternate routes if possible.

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Taste of Cincinnati | May 27-29, 2023