CINCINNATI, OH – Queen City Slam, a high-energy 3×3 basketball tournament, will take over The Banks on Saturday, August 9th. The basketball tournament is designed to provide a positive outlet to combat teen violence in the Cincinnati region. This event is currently accepting applicants for both youth and adult teams.  In order to accommodate this event, the following streets will close at 10AM on Friday, August 8 and will remain closed until approximately 12noon on Sunday, August 10:

• Freedom Way- closed between Elm Street and Marian Spencer Way
• Race Street- closed south of Second Street (garage access maintained)
• Rosa Parks St- closed south of Second Street (garage access maintained
• Ted Berry Way- closed west of the roundabout

 

Motorists are reminded to use caution around the event site and use alternate routes if possible.

For more information, go to www.hoopitup.com/cincinnati or contact Jerusha Kesler, jerusha.kesler@cincinnati-oh.gov, (513) 352-3473.