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Weekend Road and Rail: Road closures planned for the holiday with limit on work zones and changes on Metro

July 2

Weekend Road and Rail: Road closures planned for the holiday with limit on work zones and changes on Metro

DC police chief: Entire department will be on duty for Fourth of July fireworks

July 1

DC police chief: Entire department will be on duty for Fourth of July fireworks

July 4 road closures for DC

June 28

July 4 road closures for DC

Memorial Day in DC: Events across the city set to honor sacrifice

May 31

Memorial Day in DC: Events across the city set to honor sacrifice

DC seminar and camp provides support for loved ones of fallen service members

May 31

DC seminar and camp provides support for loved ones of fallen service members

Nationals racing to meet donation goal for inaugural 5K charity race

April 17

Nationals racing to meet donation goal for inaugural 5K charity race

More From Washington, DC Event News

Get your Phil, DC: Groundhog adjusts his plans for Feb. 2

January 29, 2021

Get your Phil, DC: Groundhog adjusts his plans for Feb. 2

FAQ: What to know about 2021 virtual March for Life

January 25, 2021

FAQ: What to know about 2021 virtual March for Life

Bowser asks National Park Service to deny Public Gathering Permits ahead of inauguration

January 11, 2021

Bowser asks National Park Service to deny Public Gathering Permits ahead of inauguration

Thousands of Trump supporters rally in DC, clashes ensue with counter-protesters

December 13, 2020

Thousands of Trump supporters rally in DC, clashes ensue with counter-protesters

Inauguration planners rethink how to party in age of virus

December 6, 2020

Inauguration planners rethink how to party in age of virus

Here are DC’s Election Day-related parking restrictions

October 29, 2020

Here are DC’s Election Day-related parking restrictions

Prayer, worship and music service to take over the National Mall

October 25, 2020

Prayer, worship and music service to take over the National Mall

Women’s March, ‘text-a-thon’ aimed to engage voters ahead of Election Day

October 17, 2020

Women’s March, ‘text-a-thon’ aimed to engage voters ahead of Election Day

Thousands attend Graham’s 2020 ‘Prayer March’ from Lincoln Memorial to Capitol Building

September 26, 2020

Thousands attend Graham’s 2020 ‘Prayer March’ from Lincoln Memorial to Capitol Building

DC’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, Half-Marathon canceled

August 13, 2020

DC’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, Half-Marathon canceled

Independence Day protests sprout up around DC, clash with celebrations

July 5, 2020

Independence Day protests sprout up around DC, clash with celebrations

Crowds flock to National Mall for ‘Salute to America’ fireworks

July 4, 2020

Crowds flock to National Mall for ‘Salute to America’ fireworks

Watch: Trump delivers 4th of July remarks in ‘Salute to America’ event

July 4, 2020

Watch: Trump delivers 4th of July remarks in ‘Salute to America’ event

July 4th flyovers planned for East Coast cities, including DC, Baltimore, in ‘aerial salute’

June 27, 2020

July 4th flyovers planned for East Coast cities, including DC, Baltimore, in ‘aerial salute’

This year’s ‘A Capitol Fourth’ will be pretaped except for live fireworks

June 22, 2020

This year’s ‘A Capitol Fourth’ will be pretaped except for live fireworks

National Capital Barbecue Battle goes virtual this month

June 15, 2020

National Capital Barbecue Battle goes virtual this month

Sixth night of DC protests peaceful

June 4, 2020

Sixth night of DC protests peaceful

Demonstrators defy curfew for 5th day of protests

June 3, 2020

Demonstrators defy curfew for 5th day of protests

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