Multiple streets for the National Independence Day Parade and fireworks show [1] [3] The closures are comprehensive, encompassing both road closures and parking restrictions throughout the celebration area [4] [3]. Additionally, there are watercraft restrictions on the Potomac River accompanying the road closures [2] [3]. 2. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DC — WorldPride DC 2025 is here, and so are the massive crowds for this weekend’s parade, block parties, and concerts — drivers, residents, and visitors should prepare Fourth of July celebrations have historically brought hundreds of thousands of people to the Capital to celebrate Independence Day, and closed roads. 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. Fourth of July fireworks on the National Mall in 2022. Many roads in D.C. and Arlington will be closed for Fourth of July events and fireworks. We put together a list. Get Up DC; Great Day Washington; Equality Matters; Customers should use the Independence Avenue & 12th Street SW entrance to access the station. Extensive road closures and parking Independence Avenue from 23rd Street to Washington Avenue, SW All roadways west of 18th Street, NW All roadways south of Independence Avenue, SW and west of 4th Street, SW Beginning at 5 pm on July 4, Metrorail, Metrobus, or MetroAccess will be free to ride until the system closes. Please visit wmata.com for alternative public transportation options into and out of the city, as well as any Metro closures. Saturday, January 18, 4PM Update: District residents and business owners are asked to plan for widespread road closures across Downtown Washington. The updated 2025 Inauguration Public Safety Overview Map can be found below. A written out list of traffic impacts will be made available. View the PDF here. Please continue to check back for updates. The closures span from Arlington to D.C., and anyone with plans to celebrate America’s big day should plan accordingly to the following changes. TRAFFIC ALERT: Planned Road Closures for July 4, 2025 Celebration. Published on June 27, 2025. ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department, Virginia State Police, United States Park Police, and Virginia Department of Transportation will close multiple roadways on Friday, July 4 th, 2025, to facilitate the safe passage of large crowds for the Independence Day events and fireworks. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Multiple roads in D.C. will be closed on the Fourth of July for Independence Day celebrations, along with watercraft restrictions. Here are the road closures and restrictions you should be aware of as you plan your holiday festivities. These roads will not allow parking from 4 a.m. to midnight: These [] For official information from DC Government related to the 2023 Independence Day Celebrations, text JULY4DC to 888-777 to receive free alerts on weather, traffic, transit, and more. Check out Independence Day events at National Parks throughout the area. Find your way around town and to the Independence Day events on the National Mall on July 4. Site and road closures for Washington DC, Virginia and other surrounding areas for the Fourth of July event. Know before you go! WASHINGTON — In a city where traffic can be as stationary as the monuments its known for, residents are reminded several roads and landmarks will shut down ahead of Independence Day. The Washington Monument will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 and reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 5. Road Closures. DC, including the Independence Day (WASHINGTON, DC) – In preparation for 4th of July in the District, Mayor Bowser today announced the impacts and adjustments to District services in observance of the holiday. 4th of July in the District is one of the largest celebrations hosted in the nation’s capital, bringing thousands to downtown and the National Mall to participate in a day-long celebration including the National Here's the full list from D.C. police as of Wednesday: Virginia road closures for military parade: George Washington Memorial Parkway: Closed in both directions between U.S. 50 and I-395 beginning On Friday, July 4, 2025, the 2025 Fourth of July Celebration will take place in the District of Columbia. In addition to this event, there are other events in the city which will require extensive street closures that motorists should take into consideration. The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the National Independence Day Parade from 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.: Independence Day is almost here, and as the sun went down Wednesday, street closures went up around the National Mall. By 7 p.m., crews blocked off part of Pennsylvania Avenue from 12th to 14th
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