The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade will take place on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 12:00 p.m. The parade will traverse near the Foggy Bottom Campus, resulting in road closures and parking restrictions. Additional details can be found on the event website.
The GW Vex will run on a regular schedule. Please plan accordingly for increased traffic and delays.
The parade will take place near Constitution Avenue NW, between 7th and 17th Streets, Washington, DC.
For a detailed list of road closures and metro bus routes, please visit the WMATA website.
For additional traffic information, visit MPD Twitter. For Metro services, visit the Metro website.
Due to the expected increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the Foggy Bottom area and metro station, it is always important to be aware of safety precautions and your surroundings.
Please see below for safety tips on and off campus:
- Be aware of the behavior of those around you and immediately report suspicious or threatening behavior to GWPD at 202-994-6111 or the Metropolitan Police Department through 911.
- Do not engage with individuals seeking a confrontation.
- If there is a disturbance, seek shelter indoors until normal conditions return.
- Observe directions from law enforcement personnel.
- Make sure doors close and lock behind you as you arrive and depart.
- Do not allow strangers into GW buildings.
- Carry identification and your G-World card at all times.