Drivers beware: The 2024 Ford’s Theatre Annual Gala is rolling out the red carpet and road closures along with it. The Metropolitan Police Department has laid out a clear map for traffic on June 9 with restrictions tighter than a drum. The streets around the historic venue will be clamping down on parking with emergency no-parking zones in full force from the crack of dawn until the stars come out.
If you're planning to cruise through the nation's capital this Sunday, steer clear of 10th Street between E Street and F Street, NW – it's shuttered from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., and not even a VIP pass will get your ride through, and make no mistake, any car parked where it shouldn't be will find itself hitching a ride to the impound lot, the DC Police Traffic's Twitter feed is your best bet for up-to-the-minute traffic updates so keep an eye out so your day doesn't go sideways.
Word to the wise: follow the posted signs or prepare to fork over some cash for a tow and a ticket. The police mean business; parked vehicles in violation are on a fast track to being towed faster than you can say "Showtime." Don't say you weren't warned—the streets are talking, and they're saying keep it moving or pay the price.
The annual shindig, which transforms Ford's Theatre into a beehive of glitz and glam, promises a night to remember, but don't let parking woes be your evening's unruly guest. The Metropolitan Police Department’s announcement is clear on the matter: no parking, no exceptions, and with all manner of street closures and tight parking, it's best to dial up that rideshare app or hoof it if you're heading to the gala, because finding a spot for your four-wheels won't be part of the evening's entertainment."
