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Roads will slow to a crawl Monday as vacationers return home.

Car travel has been steadily increasing over the last several months, rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

A parade, a rally and concerts will much up traffic this week.

It’s NYU’s commencement and Taylor Swift will be delivering remarks to the Class of ‘22 at Yankee Stadium at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.

Expect extra traffic across the region during the day Sunday and into the evening, with many families gathering together.

Cinco De Mayo is Thursday. There will be plenty of festivities around the city, but please don’t even think about getting behind the wheel if you’ve had too much to drink

Playoff fever continues in Brooklyn! Game 4 is Monday at 7 p.m.; expect heavy traffic around Barclays Center during the afternoon rush as the Nets host the Celtics.

Watch for drivers under the influence during Wednesday’s celebration of all things marijuana-related.

Passover and Easter (which takes place next Sunday) fall on the same week this year, which means we’ll see an especially big bump in getaway traffic starting Thursday evening.

Baseball’s greatest rivalry will lead to extra traffic in the Bronx especially during the p.m. rush hour.