The H Street Festival is set to transform H Street into a lively pedestrian haven on September 21. As the festivities capture the heart of the District of Columbia, expect street closures and parking restrictions through the area. Expect H Street from 3rd to Florida Avenue, NE, will be closed to vehicles from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m., paving the way for culture, music, and shared human experiences.
According to an advisory released by the Metropolitan Police Department, no cars will be allowed to park on the designated stretch of H Street during the event hours. Those daring to defy the emergency no parking signs will be ticketed and the vehicles will be towed.
In addition to parking restrictions, Florida Avenue—between Staples and H Street, NE—will be closed to eastbound traffic. Vehicle will also be forbidden from crossing H Street from 3rd Street to Florida Avenue, NE. The MPD and D.C. Department of Transportation recommend visiting their traffic information site for those in need of real-time updates on these changes.
Driving through the area on Saturday could be slow. Consider an alternate route to avoid traffic snarls. And with many pedestrians expected on H Street, exercise caution in the vicinity. All street closures and listed times are however subject to change based on prevailing or unexpected conditions, as noted in the advisory.
