A d. C. Metro police department patrol car.
A D.C. Metro Police Department patrol car.

CityCenterDC holiday tree lighting to bring street closures and parking restrictions

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November 26, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The CityCenterDC Holiday Tree Lighting scheduled for Saturday, November 30, is expected to draw large crowds and prompt significant street closures and parking restrictions in the downtown area.

From 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., emergency no-parking zones will be in effect on 10th Street between H Street and New York Avenue, NW, and on I Street between 9th Street and 10th Street, NW. Vehicles parked in violation of these restrictions will be ticketed and towed.

During the same timeframe, vehicle traffic will be prohibited on 10th Street between H Street and New York Avenue, NW, and on I Street between 9th Street and 10th Street, NW. Drivers in the area are advised to anticipate possible delays and to consider alternative routes.

The Metropolitan Police Department has cautioned motorists to be mindful of increased pedestrian activity near the event and to proceed with caution. For real-time traffic updates, the public is encouraged to visit DC Police Traffic’s Twitter account.

All closures and restrictions are subject to change depending on conditions on the day of the event.

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Chris Quigley

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