Fiesta DC

Road Closures & Parking Restrictions

September 9, 2021

This Saturday & Sunday, September 11th & 12th, Washington D.C. will be celebrating Fiesta DC.  In its 50th year, Fiesta DC is an annual, two-day celebration of Latino culture, coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month.  The event will include the Parade of Nations, as well as a children's festival, beauty pageant, and various culinary and arts & crafts tables.  A full list of Fiesta DC events can be found on their website.

Road Closures, Parking Restrictions, & Increased Traffic

As this is a large-scale event, multiple road closures and parking restrictions will take effect throughout the D.C. area.  There is also the potential for increased ridership on public transportation, as well as increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic and parking in the surrounding areas.  Consider taking alternative routes to avoid potential delays.

Previously Announced Road Closures & Parking Restrictions

Please be aware of the following road closures and parking restrictions.  All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.

Sunday, September 12th, 6:00am-6:00pm

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking:

  • Constitution Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue and Constitution Avenue (westcrossover) to 9th Street, NW
  • 6th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Independence Avenue, SW
  • Constitution Avenue, NW from 7th Street to 14th Street, NW
  • 14th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW

Sunday, September 12th, 6:00am-7:00pm

The following streets will be closed for public safety to vehicle traffic:

  • Constitution Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue and Constitution Avenue (westcrossover) to 9th Street, NW
  • 6th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Independence Avenue, SW

Sunday, September 12th, 12:30pm-6:00pm

The following streets will be closed for public safety to vehicle traffic:

  • Constitution Avenue, NW from 9th Street to 15th Street, NW
  • Jefferson Drive SW, from 7th Street, SW to 15th Street, NW
  • Madison Drive SW, from 7th Street, SW to 15th Street, NW
  • 9th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 10th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 12th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Madison Drive, NW (Including the 12th Street tunnel)
  • 14th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW