"Get ready for a chaotic weekend in the Big Apple. New York City is bracing for a surge in traffic as several high-profile events converge on the city. The annual Met Gala, one of the most anticipated fashion events of the year, will draw A-list celebrities and fashionistas to the Upper East Side, while a bike tour is expected to bring thousands of cyclists to the streets. Meanwhile, parades and street festivals will shut down roads and sidewalks across the city, causing significant disruptions to traffic. Commuters, be warned: plan ahead and expect delays as NYC's streets become a sea of pedestrians, cyclists, and luxury vehicles."
NYC weekend traffic: bike tour, parades and met gala cause closures SILive.com