WASHINGTON — The Memorial Day Parade along Constitution Avenue kicks off at 2 p.m. Monday, and we have tips on what you need to know before you go.[related_gallery align=”right”]
The route:
Constitution Avenue Northwest, heading west from 7th to 17th Street. Admission is free and there are no security checkpoints.
Best viewing:
The National Archives steps between 7th and 9th Streets NW. Arrive early to secure a spot.
Metro adjustments:
Maintenance will cause long waits between trains, Metro says.
Every 20 minutes: Red Line, Shady Grove to Glenmont
Every 18 minutes: Blue Line
Every 18 minutes: The Yellow Line, which operates only between Huntington and Mt. Vernon Square
Every 15 minutes: Orange and Silver Lines
Parking:
There are a number of pay to park garages near the National Mall. Some offer online discounts for reserved parking.
Road Closures:
- At the staging area, 7th Street NW between Constitution Avenue & Independence Avenue SW
- Along the route, Constitution Avenue between 7th Street & 19th Street NW
- At the dispersal area, Virginia Avenue between Constitution Avenue & 22nd Street, NW
The parade is scheduled to last two hours. Blockades along the parade route are expected to reopen to traffic by 4 p.m.