WASHINGTON — The excitement is building in the nation’s capital as the annual Howard University Homecoming Celebration approaches. Scheduled for Friday and Saturday, this event brings together students, alumni, and community members to celebrate school spirit and heritage. However, with the festivities come important traffic changes, including parking restrictions and street closures that drivers need to know about.
Here's a look at the changes ahead:
To facilitate the Homecoming celebrations, specific streets will be closed to traffic on both days of the event:
Yardfest Closures (October 18 and 19)
- Closure Duration: 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- 6th Street, NW between Girard Street, NW and Howard Place, NW
- Howard Place, NW between Georgia Avenue, NW and 6th Street, NW
- Girard Street, NW between Georgia Avenue, NW and 6th Street, NW
- Fairmount Street, NW between Georgia Avenue, NW and 6th Street, NW
Emergency no parking and additional closures (October 19)
- 8th Street, NW between Barry Place, NW and V Street, NW
- Barry Place, NW between Georgia Avenue and 9th Street, NW
- Closure Duration: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Parade closures (October 19)
- 6th Street, NW from W Street, NW to Fairmount Street, NW
- College Street from 6th Street, NW to 4th Street, NW
- 4th Street, NW from T Street, NW to Howard Place, NW
- Georgia Avenue, NW from Columbia Road, NW to Florida Avenue, NW
- 7th Street, NW from Florida Avenue, NW to S Street, NW
- Florida Avenue, NW from Georgia Avenue, NW to 4th Street, NW
- 6th Street, NW from Florida Avenue, NW to U Street, NW
- 5th Street, NW from Florida Avenue, NW to U Street, NW
- 4th Street, NW from Florida Avenue, NW to McMillan Drive, NW
- 5th Street, NW from McMillan Drive, NW to Hobart Place, NW
- Closure Duration: 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Important reminders for drivers
Emergency no parking zones: All cars parked in violation of the posted emergency no parking signs will be ticketed and towed. Drivers should pay close attention to all signs and avoid parking in restricted areas to prevent fines and inconveniences.
Traffic delays: Expect potential delays if traveling near the event areas. Motorists are encouraged to consider alternative routes to minimize travel disruptions.
Increased pedestrian traffic: With the influx of participants and spectators, increased pedestrian traffic is anticipated. Drivers should remain vigilant.
Traffic updates: For timely information regarding traffic conditions, motorists can visit x.com/DCPoliceTraffic for live updates and changes to traffic advisories.