July 4 road closures in D.C.

Celebrating or not — be aware of big traffic and parking disruptions around town on Monday.

• The National Independence Day parade will go along Constitution Avenue from 11:45am to 2pm.
• A Capitol Fourth concert will take place on the West Lawn of the Capitol; gates open at 3pm.
• The fireworks show on the Mall will start at 9:09pm.

Getting around —

The following events will have roads closed and tough parking at these times:

• The parade and fireworks around the Mall from 4am-midnight.
• The Palisades parade; 10am-12:30pm.
• The Barracks Row parade; 8am-12pm.
• The Takoma Park parade; 6am-1pm.

View exact road closures and parking restrictions here.

The downtown road closures mapped:

Metro need-to-know —

Expect big crowds and a reduced number of train cars, WMATA warns.

• Yes, you might be waiting up to an hour to board.
• And Metro police might temporarily close stations if they’re overcrowded.

Free tip: If you’re at the fireworks, don’t leave right away and consider using a station other than Smithsonian.

Of note: The Mall side of Smithsonian will be entry-only after 9pm.

• Visitors will have restricted or no access to some national sites, including the Washington Monument, and the Martin Luther King Jr. and World War II memorials.

By boat —

It’s a blast to catch the show from the water, but know that there will be restrictions starting at 9am on July 4 through the following morning.

• There will be two zones, one designated for anchoring and another no-boat zone.
• There may be intermittent travel restrictions throughout the day.