• Aerial view of the Parkway in the fall

    George Washington

    Memorial Parkway DC, MD, VA

  • Road Closure Sunday, May 27, 2012 anytime between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Arlington Memorial Bridge and Memorial Circle will be closed for the Rolling Thunder XXV First Amendment Demonstration Run. Please be flexible to increased traffic and potential closures in the area all weekend.

July 4, 2010

To have an enjoyable and safe Fourth of July, please review the following information: 

Safety Tips

What can I bring?- Fireworks, grills, and alcohol are not permitted on the Parkway.

Metro- There is limited parking along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Taking Metro is often the easiest way of getting here on the 4th of July.

More Information:

Visiting the National Mall- Details about the 4th of July celebration on the Mall.

Did You Know?

Lock 1 of the Patowmack Canal

Great Falls Park is the northernmost site of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. One of the nation's first canals can be seen here. More...