TRAFFIC ADVISORY | 2024 Capital Pride Parade and Block Party
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, motorists should take into consideration the following parking restrictions and street closures associated with the Capital Pride Parade and Block Party:
The Capital Pride Parade will assemble on 15th Street from Rhode Island Avenue to U Street, NW and proceed east on T Street, NW south on 14th Street, NW east on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, where it will disband on 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW. The Capital Pride Block Party will take place on 17th Street from P Street to Riggs Place, NW.
Motorists looking to traverse Northwest and downtown DC may use U Street, Massachusetts Avenue, Independence Avenue, 17th Street, NW, and the 3rd Street Tunnel.
Please note, although vehicular traffic will not be able to cross 14th Street between U Street, NW and Independence Avenue, SW during the parade, residents will still be able to access their homes if they live east or west of 14th Street. If you live between 16th Street and 14th Street from U Street to Rhode Island Avenue, NW, please approach from 16th Street and officers will assist you getting home.
Residents and visitors needing to access the downtown corridor east of 14th Street, NW (City Center, Chinatown, and Capital One Arena) may enter from the east. These areas will experience intermittent traffic closures and motorists should expect delays.