WASHINGTON — As the nation's capital kicks off Fourth of July celebration events across D.C., traffic delays and road closures are expected. To help your commute move a little more seamlessly That means events on the Mall and road closures. Here’s what you need to know, per the National Park Service. A map of road closures during the Fourth of July around the National Mall. To encourage 21 and up celebrators to not drive drunk, SoberRide is offering a free Lyft ride home, up to $15, on the 4th of July from 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. the next day, according to the DC DMV. Thousands will inundate Metrorail stations as they head to the Mall for Fourth of July festivities. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, the Metro will offer free rides on all rail and bus lines and Washington, D.C. will be jammed packed this week as the country prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Special closures and security access points are in place on the National Mall and Yes, roads are being blocked for the Fourth of July 2025 in Washington DC. Multiple sources confirm extensive road closures throughout the city for the 202 Washington, D.C. will be jammed packed this week as the country prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Special closures and security access points are in place on the National 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 The Washington Monument will be closed from noon on July 3 until 9 AM on July 6. Paddle boats at the Tidal Basin will not operate. Big Bus Tours will not operate on the National Mall on July 4. The DC Circulator’s National Mall route will not operate on July 4. East Potomac Golf Course will remain open for normal operating hours. (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 Paddle boats at the Tidal Basin will not operate on July 4. Big Bus Tours will not operate on the Mall on July 4. The D.C. Circulator’s National Mall route will not operate on July 4. East Potomac Golf Course will be open regular operating hours on July 4 (6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.). East Potomac Tennis Center will close at 3 p.m. on July 4. 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. Road closures will make life 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.: 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. Here's the details on road closures and no parking zones in the area. The following streets will be closed for the National Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Show on Tuesday. Road Independence Day is around the corner, and D.C.'s leaders are making preparations for a secure, smooth and accessible celebration. D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith told News4 that preparations are 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 WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The big Fourth of July celebration in D.C. means a lot of people will be attending events and watching fireworks over the National Mall in the District and on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. It also means plenty of road closures in the city and in Arlington. We’ve put together a list of the closures. Fourth of July celebrations have historically brought hundreds of thousands of people to the Capital to celebrate Independence Day, and closed roads. WASHINGTON (7News) — Multiple roads will be closed and parking will be restricted on July 4th due to holiday events in the D.C. area. The closures and traffic could create delays for
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