Celebrate America with Metro: Frequent all-day service and free rides after 5 p.m. on July 4 This July 4, let Metro get you to and from Independence Day festivities stress and fare-free. Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess will be fare-free on Tuesday, July 4 from 5 p.m. until the system closes, with frequent service to the National Mall and other celebrations across the region. WASHINGTON — The D.C. Metro system will be offering free service to and from Fourth of July festivities on Tuesday for a stress and fare-free holiday. Beginning at 5 p.m. until the system closes WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Heading to see fireworks on the National Mall this Fourth of July? Metro has you covered. To celebrate America’s 249th birthday, Metro will be ramping up its services, and fares will be free on the evening of July 4. The fare-free trips on Metrorail, Metrobus and Metro service information for July 4 and July 5, with additional trains operating on the Independence Day holiday Updated 6/30/21 to reflect later closing time of Arlington Cemetery Station Metro riders going out to celebrate Independence Day can count on Metro to get you there. The Brief Beyoncé brings her Cowboy Carter tour to Northwest Stadium in D.C. on Friday, July 4. Metro rides are free after 5 p.m., and Metrorail runs until 2 a.m. under new systemwide hours Metro is increasing service and offering free evening rides on trains and buses for Independence Day celebrations in D.C. Metrorail service will be at rush-hour levels on the afternoon of July Ideal conditions set stage for July 4 in D.C., with clear skies and warm temperatures perfect for celebrations and Beyoncé concert-goers. Cowboy Carter concert-goers and families flocking to the National Mall for the Fourth of July Friday can ride Metro buses and trains for free. Metro will be free from 5 PM until the system closes at midnight. You can also park for free at Metro-owned garages and lots all day. Throughout the afternoon, Metro will be running rush hour service to accommodate crowds. Fourth of July celebrations will pack downtown D.C. with crowds and cause road closures. Here’s what you need to know to get around D.C. The Fourth of July is one of the busiest days of the year in Washington, with events on and around the National Mall running for more than 12 hours. The WMATA is rolling out “Celebrate America with Metro” on July 4, celebrating Independence Day by offering free Metrorail rides after 5 p.m. The Metro will run frequently from 7 a.m. to midnight on July 4, with free fares from 5 p.m. to midnight (so no need for your SmarTrip cards!). It’s a party in the U.S.A. and this July Fourth enjoy the freedom to travel on Metro to all the Independence Day festivities. We’re boosting service, wrapping a train and bus in patriotic themes, and going fare-free in celebration of America’s birthday. Enjoy a Metro fare-free holiday after 5 p.m. this Friday. WASHINGTON — This week, Metro riders will get a fare-free Friday Fourth of July! Palisades 4th of July Parade One of Northwest DC’s longest-established July 4th celebrations is returning for its 59th rendition. Advisory Effective: 7/1/20 - 7/5/20 During the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Friday, July 3 through Sunday July 5, Metrorail will operate on a Covid-19 weekend schedule, with additional service on Saturday, July 4, to accommodate the potential increase in riders for the Salute to America fireworks display. ”Ring in the Fourth of July with Metro! Heading to a barbecue or fireworks on the National Mall? Don’t stress about holiday travel. Let Metro get you where you need to go.” To mark the occasion, fares will be FREE on Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess from 5 p.m. until the system closes. Per WMATA: During the afternoon, Metro is also ramping up service to rush hour levels on rail to Ringing in the Fourth of July in D.C. is a lot more fun once you’re at your destination, and if it’s the National Mall, driving there will be nearly impossible. Metro announces July 4 service plans and free fares after 5 pm Ring in the Fourth of July with Metro! Heading to a barbecue or fireworks on the National Mall? Don’t stress about holiday travel. Let Metro get you where you need to go. To mark the occasion, fares will be FREE on Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess from 5 p.m. until the system WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — To celebrate America’s birthday, Metro will be ramping up its services and will be offering riders fare-free trips on the evening of July 4. Starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, riders will be able to take Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess for free in celebration of Independence Day.
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