On September 26 and 27, 2026, the Fiesta DC Festival will take place, prompting significant traffic adjustments in the District of Columbia. The DC Metropolitan Police Department has announced that several streets will be subject to parking restrictions and closures to accommodate the event.
Emergency No Parking restrictions will be in effect from 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 27. Affected streets include Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street, NW; 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Madison Drive, NW; 6th Street from Constitution Avenue to C Street, NW; 7th Street from Indiana Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW; and Constitution Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street, NW.
In addition to parking restrictions, multiple streets will be closed to vehicle traffic during the same time frame. These streets include Pennsylvania Avenue, 4th Street, 6th Street, and Constitution Avenue, all within the specified sections. Furthermore, 7th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue will experience intermittent closures on both days from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Motorists in the area are advised to expect delays and should consider alternative routes when planning their travels. The Metropolitan Police Department cautions drivers to proceed with care due to anticipated increases in pedestrian traffic throughout the festival.
For the most current traffic updates, residents can visit the DC Police Traffic account on social media. All closures and restrictions are subject to change based on prevailing conditions.
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