Howard University’s Homecoming Parade will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009.  To facilitate this event, vehicular traffic restrictions will be imposed. The parade will begin at 10 am and end at 12 pm. To avoid delays, motorists should avoid the parade route and streets that intersect it.

The parade will begin on 6^th Street, NW on the campus grounds and proceed along the following route:

·   Northbound on 6th Street, NW;

·   Westbound on Fairmont Street, NW;

·   Southbound on Georgia Avenue, NW;

·   Northeast bound on Florida Avenue, NW;

·   Northbound on 5th Street, NW;

·   Eastbound on T Street, NW;

·   Northbound on 3rd Street, NW; 

·   Eastbound on Elm Street, NW;

·   Northbound on 2nd Street, NW;

·   Westbound on Bryant Street, NW;

·   Northbound on 4th Street, NW to the “Valley” where they will disband.  

The Metropolitan Police Department always advises drivers to pay attention when operating any motor vehicle.  Motorists are also urged to exercise caution when traveling in the area of any special events due to potential heavy pedestrian traffic. Unexpected changes are always possible with such roadway closures based upon unanticipated or prevailing conditions.