The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is advising patrons and members of the community of expected heavy traffic conditions on Coliseum Boulevard and Parnell Avenue for Sunday, May 11 (Mother’s Day).
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum news release:
Memorial Coliseum Advises of Heavy Traffic Conditions on Sunday, May 11 for Nate Bargatze Shows
Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 8, 2025) – The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is advising patrons and members of the community of expected heavy traffic conditions on Coliseum Boulevard and Parnell Avenue for Sunday, May 11 (Mother’s Day).
Nate Bargatze will perform two shows – 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – with a combined expected attendance of over 18,000 guests. Traffic is expected to slow near the venue as guests enter and exit the parking lot for both show times.
Patrons attending the events should plan to arrive early and expect heavy traffic on the roadways leading to the Coliseum parking lot. Carpooling is encouraged. Members of the community are encouraged to seek alternate routes of travel on Sunday afternoon and evening to avoid the areas adjacent to the Coliseum.
The 7:00 p.m. show is sold-out, but tickets for the 3:00 p.m. show are still available for purchase at the MidWest America Ticket Office and Ticketmaster.com.
About the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is the tri-state area’s largest event facility, hosting over 1,000,000 visitors annually. Serving northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio and southern Michigan, the 80-acre Memorial Coliseum Arena, Expo Center & Conference Center complex is host to the Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL) and the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons men’s basketball program. The facility hosts national concerts, family shows, business and philanthropic events, the area’s largest tradeshow and consumer events and private gatherings. For more information, visit www.memorialcoliseum.com.