The weekend cruise is about to hit a roadblock with the National Asian Heritage Festival taking center stage this Saturday. The district has laid out several parking restrictions and street closures to make way for the festivities. So before you rev your engines on May 18, you’ll want to check the map – or you might find yourself going nowhere fast.
According to a release from the Metropolitan Police Department, emergency no parking zones will be strictly enforced all Saturday, stretching from 4th Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Madison Drive, NW, to Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue corridors near the National Mall. Forget checking the signs, or you could be hitching a ride back from the impound lot.
Festival-goers and locals alike must navigate the closures impacting 4th Street and portions of Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues from the wee hours of the morning until late at night. Prepare for detours if your path crosses these bustling thoroughfares—or better yet, leave the car at home and join the crowd on foot.
Keep an eye out for possible roadblocks on 6th Street, as the police may shut it down if the crowds swell beyond control.
