WASHINGTON — The annual Cherry Blossom Parade is back in 2022! Here's a look at what streets will be closed when the event makes its return this weekend.
The Metropolitan Police Department posted a traffic advisory ahead of the parade.
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed for public safety to vehicle traffic on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 3:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
- Constitution Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to 14th Street, NW
- 12th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Madison Drive, NW
- 14th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
The following streets will be closed for public safety to vehicle traffic on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- SE/SW Freeway-Access to 12th Street Tunnel from I-395 ramp
- Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 23rd Street, NW
- Inbound I-395 (14th Street Bridge) - All traffic will be sent eastbound on I-395
- Inbound I-395 (14th Street Bridge - HOV) - All traffic will be sent eastbound on I-395
- 17th Street from New York Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
- 18th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
- 19th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
- Virginia Avenue from 24th Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
In addition to the Cherry Blossom Parade, the 60th Annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival will also impact roads this weekend.
Attracting as many as 40,000 visitors in a single day, the event is the largest of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
The following streets will posted as Emergency No Parking and closed for public safety to vehicle traffic from Friday, April 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, April 10, 2022, at 11:59 p.m.:
- Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street, NW
- Constitution Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street, NW
- 4th Street from Madison Drive to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 6th Street from C Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
All closures and restrictions are subject to change. Follow DC Police Traffic on Twitter for the latest updates.