Amy Freedman, wtop.com
Weekend Wakeup Call – Friday, April 6 to Monday, April 8
WASHINGTON – It’s not every year that two major spring holidays fall on the same weekend. This year, the beginning of Passover and Good Friday coincide. This means lots of travelers on the roadways, and a welcome break from most major construction projects.
Even without the blossoms, The Cherry Blossom centennial celebration continues and of course, Saturday is National Pillow Fight day!
Virginia Megaprojects on holiday break
There will be no major megaprojects-related lane closures from noon Friday, April 6 through 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 9.
The only related closures will be on Chain Bridge Road/Rt. 123. The left turn lanes into Capitol One Drive will be closed from Friday, April 6 at 9:30 p.m. to Monday, April 8 at 5 a.m.
Also the main entrance to the Capitol One campus will be closed from Dolley Madison Blvd. Scotts Crossing Road is your alternate entrance.
Metro Spring break from weekend track work continues through April 20
Monday I-395 HOV closure
Starting Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 13 HOV lanes will be closed from 9:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. between the Pentagon and Springfield.
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Continuing – April 27, 2012. The capital welcomes spring with this annual tradition begun by the gift of 600 trees to the United States from Japan in 1912. Although most of the blossoms are gone, the festivities continue around the mall and tidal basin.
Here is a listing of this weekend’s events:
Daily Stage Performances – Music, dance, song and martial arts demonstrations.
Dates: March 31-April 15, 2012
Time: Beginning at Noon daily
Location: Sylvan Theater at the foot of the Washington Monument.
Free Cherry Blossom Tours – National Park Service Rangers lead Cherry Talks/Walks, Junior Ranger Programs and Lantern Tours.
Dates: March 24-April 15, 2012
Times: Vary
Locations: Vary
Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival – Hands-on activities, musical entertainment, food and drink.
Date: April 7, 2012
Time: 1-8:30 p.m.
Location: 600-900 Water Street, SW
Southwest Waterfront See Photos of the Prelude to the Fireworks
National Cherry Blossom Festival
