Instructions for Guests and Participants

Stars of Summer Laureates Concert📍 Russian Cultural Garden (North end of the Cultural Gardens)📅 Sunday, August 24, 2025🎶 Concert begins at 11:00 a.m.

🚗 Parking & Shuttle Service

Please note that Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and East Blvd. will be closed to all vehicles from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on August 24. Allow extra time for parking and shuttles.

Nearest Parking Lot (recommended): 

• Cleveland Metroparks South Gordon Park Lot📍 801 E. 72nd St., Cleveland, OH 44103

  • Located just north of the Gardens.

  • A free shuttle bus will run continuously from 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.to bring guests to the Gardens.

Alternative Parking Lot: 

• VA Hospital Employee Lot📍 1606 E. 105th St., Cleveland, OH 44106

  • Three shuttle buses will transport visitors to the south entrance ofOne World Day.

  • From there, shuttles will run through East Blvd.to reach the festival grounds.

🎼 Concert Schedule 

• 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Morning Concert (Laureates & ensembles)

• 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. | Orchestral Rehearsal (no performances)

• 1:00 p.m. – onward | Concert resumes with orchestra, soloists,and dance performances.

✅ Helpful Tips 

• Plan to arrive early (by 10:15 a.m.) to allowtime for parking and shuttle transfer.

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; the Cultural Gardens arespread out and lively on One World Day.

• The Russian Cultural Garden is located at the north end of theGardens—at 730 MLK Jr Blvd, North of Serbian Garden,South of Korean Garden, across the street from Armenian Garden.