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These roads will be closed for the 100th National Christmas Tree lighting

Here's what drivers need to know.

WASHINGTON — D.C.'s National Christmas tree is getting lit up for the 100th time on Wednesday! While you're getting in the spirit, make sure you take note of these closures so traffic won't turn you into a scrooge.

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:

  • 17th Street between Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • Constitution Avenue between 18th Street and 14th Street, NW
  • 15th Street between F Street and Constitution Avenue, NW

The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.:

  • 17th Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Independence Avenue, SW
  • C Street between 17th Street and 18th Street, NW
  • D Street between 17th Street and 18th Street, NW
  • E Street between 17th Street and 18th Street, NW
  • F Street between 17th Street and 18th Street, NW
  • G Street between 17th Street and 18th Street, NW
  • New York Avenue between 17th Street and 18th Street, NW
  • Constitution Avenue between 18th Street and 14th Street, NW
  • 15th Street between F Street and Independence Avenue, SW
  • Pennsylvania Avenue between 14th Street and 15th Street, NW

All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.

The public should expect parking restrictions along the street and should be guided by the posted emergency no parking signage. All vehicles that are parked in violation of the emergency no parking signs will be ticketed and towed.

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