TRAFFIC ALERT | Road closures for 2026 National Day Parade in DC

WASHINGTON (7News) — Drivers should expect road closures, parking restrictions, and possible delays on Monday as the Freedom 250 National Memorial Day Parade takes place in downtown D.C.

The parade is set for May 25 and will bring several street closures around Constitution Avenue, the National Mall, and nearby downtown corridors.

Police officials said all listed closures and times are subject to change based on conditions.

Emergency no-parking begins early Monday

Several streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m., including portions of:

• 4th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 14th and 15th streets
• Constitution Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to 23rd Street NW
• Madison Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street NW
• Jefferson Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street SW
• Independence Avenue from 4th Street to 12th Street SW

Additional emergency no-parking restrictions will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on parts of Virginia Avenue and 18th, 19th, and 20th streets NW.

Vehicles parked in restricted areas may be ticketed or towed.

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Streets closed from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The following areas will be closed to vehicle traffic from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.:

• 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW
• 6th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue NW
• 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW
• 9th and 10th streets from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue NW
• 12th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Madison Drive NW
• 14th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW
• 12th Street Tunnel/Expressway
• Constitution Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to 15th Street NW
• Madison Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street NW
• Jefferson Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street SW

More closures begin at 8 a.m.

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., additional closures will include:

• Constitution Avenue from 15th Street to 23rd Street NW
• Inbound I-395 from the 14th Street Bridge
• Inbound I-395 HOV from the 14th Street Bridge
• 17th Street from New York Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW
• 18th and 19th streets from E Street to Constitution Avenue NW
• Virginia Avenue NW from 24th Street to Constitution Avenue NW

Traffic from inbound I-395 will be directed eastbound onto the I-395 Southwest Freeway.

The Metropolitan Police Department and D.C. Department of Transportation are urging drivers to use caution and consider different routes because of increased pedestrian traffic and expected delays.

Traffic updates will be posted by MPD’s traffic account on X.