On Saturday, June 28, 2008 and Sunday, June 29, 2008, the District of Columbia will host the 2008 Caribbean Carnival. The parade portion of this event will utilize the entire roadway of Georgia Avenue between Missouri Avenue, NW, and Barry Place, NW. During the course of this parade no traffic will be permitted northbound or southbound on Georgia Avenue, NW, along the parade route. The times, routes and street closings of the parade and festival are listed below.
PARADE: SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2008
The parade will begin at 11 am and may last until approximately 4 pm
· The parade will start at Georgia and Missouri Avenues, NW, proceeding southbound on Georgia Avenue, westbound on V Street, NW, and disband.
· There will be no parking on Georgia Avenue, NW, between Missouri Avenue and V Street, NW, from 6 am until 8 pm.
· Metro Buses will also operate northbound and southbound on 13th Street, NW, as an alternative to the Georgia Avenue Route.
FESTIVAL: SATURDAY, JUNE 28, AND SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2008
The festival to be held at Banneker Field will begin on both days at noon and last until approximately 7 pm.
· There will be no parking beginning at 6 am on Saturday, June 28, 2008, until 6 pm on Sunday, June 29, 2008, at the following locations:
· Barry Place, NW, (both sides of the street) between Georgia Avenue and Sherman Avenue, NW
· 9th Street, NW, between Barry Place and Euclid Street, NW
· Sherman Avenue, NW, between Barry Place and Euclid Street, NW
· V Street, NW, between Georgia Avenue and 9th Street, NW
Motorists traveling in the area of these events may experience delays and should consider alternative routes if possible. The Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation would like to remind motorists to pay full time and attention whenever operating any motor vehicle and to be mindful of heavy pedestrian traffic that may be associated with special events. These street closings are subject to change without notice based upon unanticipated events and prevailing conditions.