Special Events Service
STA Shuttles and Pre-Planned Detours
Spokane County hosts many community-wide events annually, and it may cause your route to be on a pre-planned detour, or you may benefit from STA Shuttle service that takes you to the entrance of an event.
The list below are the special events that may have a dedicated shuttle or require your route to be placed on a pre-planned detour. The list and information may change at any time as new events are frequently added around the region. Please sign up for STA Alerts to be directly informed of added detours, or download Transit App to receive notification directly from the app.
Summer of Soccer
Spokane Transit will enhance service frequency from June 1, 2026, to July 25, 2026, on key routes for getting around during the Summer of Soccer.
City Line
Route 1-City Line’s new 10-minute service on Saturdays with 17 hours of high-frequency service throughout the day
Airport Routes
Route 7-Valley/Airport and Route 63-Geiger/Airport’s reliable airport service will run every 30 minutes, including on weeknights and weekends
Downtown/North Bank Shuttle
Route 11’s shuttle loops around all Summer of Soccer and 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Zone events and activities in downtown Spokane
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BLOOMSDAY
Shuttles, Detours, and Alternate Boarding
HOOPFEST
Shuttles, Detours, and Alternate Boarding
STA SHUTTLES
Skyfest, Spokane County Interstate Fair, Valleyfest, Christmas Bureau
OTHER EVENTS
Parades, Street Fairs with Detours, Alternate Boarding
STATION CLOSURES
Gonzaga Men’s Basketball Season
BLOOMSDAY • First Sunday in May
Shuttle Service
STA’s Bloomsday Shuttle will be available for service to and from the race; departure times and boarding locations vary. More details here: spokanetransit.com/bloomsday
Detour Timeline
On May 3, 2026, beginning of service day until approximately 4:00 p.m.
Detour Route(s), Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
All routes traveling to and from STA Plaza.
STA Plaza Alternate Boarding Bays
Due to STA Plaza boarding bay closures, all regular service traveling to and from STA Plaza will arrive and depart from the alternate boarding bays at the visual map below. The accessible map is available here: spokanetransit.com/routes-schedules/bloomsday-service/#regular
HOOPFEST • Last Full Weekend in June
Shuttle Service
STA’s Hoopfest Shuttle will be available for service between the Jefferson Park and Ride and downtown Spokane; departure times and boarding locations vary. More details here: spokanetransit.com/hoopfest
Detour Timeline
Beginning Friday, June 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. until the end of service on Sunday, June 29, 2026.
Detour Route(s), Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
All routes traveling to and from STA Plaza.
STA Plaza Alternate Boarding Bays
Due to STA Plaza boarding bay closures, all regular service traveling to and from STA Plaza will arrive and depart from the alternate boarding bays at the visual map below. The accessible map is available here: spokanetransit.com/hoopfest-service/#regular
Skyfest
JUNE • Date determined annually • City of Airway Heights
STA’s Skyfest Shuttle operates between STA Plaza Bay 10 and Fairchild Air Force Base.
Shuttle Fare
Regular or reduced STA fare applies. View STA fares here.
Shuttle Schedule
On Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026, STA Skyfest shuttles will operate as follows:
- To Skyfest from STA Plaza: Buses depart every 30 minutes from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
- From Skyfest to STA Plaza: Buses return every 30 minutes from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Shuttle Route and Notes
- Route 61-Highway 2/Fairchild will not serve the Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB) front gate between 8:20 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. due to Skyfest. Route 61 will maintain its regular route and schedule, with service ending at the Spokane Tribe Casino.
- Regular Route 61 riders can access FAFB by transferring to a Skyfest Shuttle at Yoke’s/Airway Heights Park & Ride.
- Shuttles run to Skyfest attractions at Arnold and O’Malley, and WILL NOT serve the FAFB front gate. Return service from Skyfest to STA Plaza will operate between 9:30 A.M and 6:00 P.M.
- Return trips beginning at 3:00 P.M. bypass Highway 2 and DO NOT serve Airway Heights, unless requested by a rider. Inform the return driver that a return to Airway Heights is needed, and routing will be altered to include Yokes/Airway Heights Park & Ride.
Fairchild Security Policy
For a list of items prohibited on the base, visit fairchildskyfest.com.
Spokane County Interstate Fair
SEPTEMBER • Friday after Labor Day for 10 days • Spokane County
STA’s Route 342 Fairgrounds Shuttle operates between Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane County Fairgrounds.
Shuttle Fare
$2.00 for a round-trip shuttle ride.
Pay with cash, a contactless payment credit/debit card, or a Connect card. This special day pass applies only to Route 342; regular STA fare applies on other routes. As always, youth 18 & under ride free.
Shuttle Schedule
From September 11 to September 20, 2026, Route 342 Fairgrounds Shuttle will operate on weekdays and Saturdays between 7:40 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. On Sundays, the shuttle will operate between 7:55 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Shuttle frequency is as follows: 30-minute service on weekdays and Sundays; 20-minute service on Saturdays.
Where to Park
Free parking is available at the SCC P1 lot next to the SCC Transit Center. Hop on the shuttle to avoid the $10 parking fee at the fairgrounds lot. For more details, visit the Spokane County Interstate Fair parking page.
Save on Fair Admission
This year, the fair organizers have prepared a special gift for riders using STA’s fair shuttle service by offering a $5 discount coupon for any admission paid in person at the fair entrance. Ask your bus driver for a discount coupon, which will be available only to riders using Route 342 to get to the fair.
One discount coupon per rider, and coupons are limited to one per in-person paying guest and will not be replaced if lost, stolen, or damaged.
Valleyfest
SEPTEMBER • Third Saturday • City of Spokane Valley
Take the FREE Valleyfest Shuttle to this year’s activities at CenterPlace Regional Event Center and Mirabeau Point Park.
View the exciting schedule of events for this year’s Valleyfest.
Shuttle Fare
The Valleyfest STA Shuttle is free!
Shuttle Schedule
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, STA Valleyfest shuttle buses will run every 15 minutes from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where to Park
There will be three locations with lots of convenient parking available.
- Spokane Valley Mall parking lot near Red Robin
- Mirabeau Transit Center parking lot
- Parking lots at Cherry and Mirabeau Parkway
Christmas Bureau
DECEMBER • One week • Spokane County
STA’s Route 343 Bureau Shuttle operates between Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane County Fairgrounds.
For more details about the Christmas Bureau, visit the Christmas Bureau Spokane website here.
Shuttle Fare
Regular or reduced STA fare applies. View STA fares here.
Shuttle Schedule
During the Christmas Bureau, the Route 343 Bureau Shuttle will operate every 30 minutes to provide reliable transportation to help families reach these services. No shuttle service will be provided on Christmas Bureau closure days.
Where to Park
Park for free at the SCC Transit Center and hop on the shuttle to avoid the $10 parking fee at the fairgrounds lot. For more details, visit the Spokane County Interstate Fair parking page.
OTHER EVENTS
Partners in Pain 5K
FEBRUARY • TBD, typically near Valentine's Day • City of Spokante
Detour Timeline
February 14, 2026, beginning of service day until approximately 12:00 P.M.
Detour Route(s), Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
Detours for Route 21 and 36 – all bus stops along W Summit Blvd are inaccessible. A temporary layover will be set up at N Belt St and W Maxwell Ave in place of the West Central Community Center (WCCC, bus stop ID 1184). Temporary stops will be placed at W. Boone Avenue and N. Cochran Street, and at W. Boone Avenue and N. A Street.
STA Plaza Alternate Boarding Bays
Not applicable for this event.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
MARCH • Saturday before St. Patrick's Day • City of Spokane
Detour Timeline
March 14, 2026, beginning of service day until approximately 12:00 p.m.
Detour Route(s), Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
Detour(s) to be determined – route number(s) and description(s) will be updated accordingly.
STA Plaza Alternate Boarding Bays
Not applicable for this event.
Junior Lilac Parade
MAY • Second Saturday • City of Spokane
Detour Timeline
May 9, 2026, beginning of service day until approximately 12:00 p.m.
Detour Route(s), Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
Detour(s) to be determined – route number(s) and description(s) will be updated accordingly.
STA Plaza Alternate Boarding Bays
Not applicable for this event.
Spokane Lilac Festival Parade
MAY • Third Saturday • City of Spokane
Detour Location and Timeline
May 16, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m. until the end of service day.
Detour Route(s), Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
Detour(s) to be determined – route number(s) and description(s) will be updated accordingly.
STA Plaza Alternate Boarding Bays
Due to STA Plaza boarding bay closures, all regular service traveling to and from STA Plaza will arrive and depart from the alternate boarding bays as shown in the visual map below.
Downtown Transfer Points
- Eastbound: Third and Howard
- Westbound: Second and Howard
Pride Parade
JUNE • Second Saturday • City of Spokane
Detour Timeline
June 13, 2026, beginning of service day until approximately 2:00 p.m.
Detour Route(s), Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
Detours for Routes 1, 6, and 11 – more information will be provided on June 1, 2026.
STA Plaza Alternate Boarding Bays
Not applicable for this event.
RIDER ACCESSIBILITY: Paratransit reservations are available to qualified individuals; golf carts will be available to help navigate Paratransit riders at the north end of Howard Street Bridge to and from the 2026 Spokane Pride festivities.
Founder's Day Parade
JUNE • Third Saturday • City of Medical Lake
Detour Timeline
June 20, 2026, beginning of service day until approximately 5:00 p.m.
Detour Route(s), Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
Detour for Routes 62 with the following bus stop closures: Medical Lake Rd and N Lefevre St, Medical Lake High School, Medical Lake Center, E Lake St and Walker St, E Lake St and Prentis St, E Campbell St and S Prentis St
STA Plaza Alternate Boarding Bays
Not applicable for this event.
Fourth of July
JULY • City of Spokane
Detour Timeline
Not applicable for this event.
In recognition of Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, 2026, our schedule will operate on the federal holiday with regular Saturday service hours for all routes. Paratransit standing rides will not be activated on holidays. Therefore, customers must call Paratransit reservations at 509-328-1552 to schedule a trip in place of their regular standing ride for travel on a holiday.
Please visit the STA website for more details: https://spokanetransit.com/holiday
Detour Route(s), Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
Not applicable for this event.
STA Plaza Alternate Boarding Bays
Not applicable for this event.
Cheney Rodeo Parade
JULY • Second Saturday • City of Cheney
Detour Timeline
July 10, 2026, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; times may be adjusted as needed based on event activities and roadway conditions.
Detour Route(s), Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
Expected to impact Route 68; temporary bus stops will run along 2nd Street with locations TBD; bus stop closures along 1st Street between Union Street and Spokane Street.
STA Plaza Alternate Boarding Bays
Not applicable for this event.
Hillyard Hi-Jinx Parade
AUGUST • First Saturday • City of Spokane
Detour Timeline
August 1, 2026, beginning of service day until approximately 1:00 p.m.
Detour Route(s), Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
Expected to impact Route 35; temporary bus stops will run along N Regal Street with locations TBD; bus stop closures along N Market Street between E Wellesley Avenue and E Francis Avenue.
STA Plaza Alternate Boarding Bays
Not applicable for this event.
The Boulevard Race
SEPTEMBER • Third Sunday • City of Spokane
Detour Timeline
Beginning of service day until approximately [end time added one week before the special event].
Detour Route(s), Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
Detour(s) to be determined – route number(s) and description(s) will be updated accordingly.
STA Plaza Alternate Boarding Bays
Not applicable for this event.
South Perry Street Fair
SEPTEMBER • Date determined annually • City of Spokane
Detour Timeline
Beginning of service day until approximately [end time added one week before the special event].
Detour Route(s), Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
Detour(s) to be determined – route number(s) and description(s) will be updated accordingly.
STA Plaza Alternate Boarding Bays
Not applicable for this event.
Spokane Marathon
OCTOBER • Second Sunday • City of Spokane
Detour Timeline
Beginning of service day until approximately [end time added one week before the special event].
Detour Route(s), Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
Detour(s) to be determined – route number(s) and description(s) will be updated accordingly.
STA Plaza Alternate Boarding Bays
Not applicable for this event.
STATION CLOSURES
Zags Men's Basketball Season
OCT–FEB • Home games at McCarthey Athletic Center • City of Spokane
Station Closure Timeline
City Line Station closure times vary depending on the basketball game’s scheduled start and end time.
Review Gonzaga University’s men’s basketball schedule here: gozags.com/sports/mens-basketball
Impacted Route
Route 1-City Line, outbound travel to SCC
Closed and Temporary Bus Stops
The following Route 1-City Line Stations will be closed: Cincinnati@Springfield, Cincinnati@Desmet. There are no temporary bus stops, and the nearest Route 1-City Line Station with outbound travel to SCC is Hamilton@Desmet.