MA Conference for Women Travel Advisory

The Massachusetts Conference for Women will take place at the Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly the BCEC) on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. 

We will be welcoming up to 13,000 attendees to Fort Point and the South Boston Waterfront. Expect increased area activity, traffic, and limited parking during the event.

The Seaport TMA highly recommends that people traveling through the Seaport utilize public and alternative transportation modes throughout the day of this event. Cyclists can reference live map of bike parking and Bluebikes stations located in the vicinity. MBTA Silver Line service may see busier than normal ridership levels, and area garages may also be busier. If you must drive, please allow additional time for your commute.

Overflow parking will be available at:

1. South Boston Waterfront Transportation Center
2. Channel Center Garage
3. Necco Street Garage & Channelside Open Air Lot

Boston Police details will join State Police to help direct traffic and provide pedestrian safety.

Fan Expo This Weekend

Fan Expo Boston will take place at the Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (formerly the BCEC) from Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10. It will be a pop culture celebration focusing on Sci-Fi, Horror, Comics, Gaming, and Anime. 

We will be welcoming up to 36,000 daily attendees to Fort Point and the South Boston Waterfront. Expect increased area activity, traffic, and limited parking during the event.

The Seaport TMA highly recommends that people traveling through the district utilize public and alternative transportation modes throughout the day of this event. Cyclists can reference their live map of bike parking and Bluebikes stations locations. MBTA Silver Line service may see busier than normal ridership levels, and area garages may also be busier. If you are driving in and out of the neighborhood, please allow additional time for your commute.

For more information on the traffic and parking plan for Fan Expo, view the MCEC’s Transportation Management Plan. Please note the Channel Center garage, the Channelside parking lot and the Necco St. Garage will all be used for overflow parking. There will also be digital signs and police details to help move traffic.

View a complete overview of daily events and attendees this month at the Seaport TMA South Boston Waterfront Calendar of Events.