Attention all motorists planning to navigate through the District this weekend: the Acton Children’s Business Fair is taking over a slice of the city on Saturday, and you'll need to plan accordingly. Scheduled for May 10th, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., this event is not just a showcase for the entrepreneurial spirit of our youngsters but also a traffic disruptor of note.
The Metropolitan Police Department has announced that 20th Street from Q Street to Massachusetts Avenue, NW, will be subject to strict parking restrictions and thoroughly closed to vehicle traffic during the fair. If your Saturday plans involve driving anywhere near this stretch, you might want to reconsider or allow some extra time for detours and potential tug-of-traffic delays.
It's not just the street closure itself—there will be no parking in the vicinity, as evidenced by plentiful "Emergency No Parking" signs scattered throughout the area. Anyone bold enough to ignore these warnings can expect to return to a space where their car once was, replaced by the sinking realization of a towed vehicle.
For those who live by the clock and the map app, take note: street closures and parking restrictions are subject to change on the fly—because life and, sometimes, public events like this one, adore throwing curveballs.
