'IMMERSE' festival prompts road closures in downtown Orlando starting Thursday

Central Florida's signature arts event, Creative City Project's "IMMERSE 2019," returns for its 8th year Friday and Saturday in the heart of downtown Orlando.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida's signature arts event, Creative City Project's "IMMERSE 2019," returns for its eighth year Friday and Saturday in the heart of downtown Orlando.

The event is an annual performing and interactive arts experience in partnership with its sponsor, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

The event platforms more than 1,000 artists from 140 arts organizations and artist collectives in the streets and public spaces of downtown Orlando along Orange Avenue, Church Street and Pine Street.

Hours: Friday and Saturday between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., with installations opening at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Tickets, schedule & more: Creative City Project's website

Road Closures: The city will be closing roads in downtown Orlando starting Thursday at 10 a.m. until Sunday 5 a.m.:

  • Orange Avenue from Central Boulevard to Anderson Street
  • Pine Street between Garland Avenue and Court Avenue (local traffic maintains access)
  • Church Street from Garland Avenue to Court Avenue
  • East South Street from Boone Avenue to Orange Avenue