On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, there are multiple First Amendment activities occurring within the District of Columbia. In conjunction with these events, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration. Further the Metropolitan Police Department would like to remind motorists and pedestrians of increased activity in the downtown area.
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking:
• Maryland Avenue from Independence Avenue to 3rd Street, SW
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking:
• Constitution Avenue from 15th Street to 6th Street, NW
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., the following street may experience temporary street closures:
• Constitution Avenue from 15th Street, NW to First Street, NE
• East Capitol Street from First Street to 5th Street, NE
• 5th Street from East Capitol Street to C Street, NE
While the Metropolitan Police Department does not anticipate additional street closures, there is the potential for intermittent closures in the downtown area of the District of Columbia. Any decision to close a street will be based upon public safety.
For timely traffic information, please visit twitter.com/DCPoliceTraffic .
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.
Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of this event and may wish to consider alternative routes. The Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation also wishes to remind motorists in the vicinity of this event to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated.