• 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.

Fourth of July at the George Washington Memorial Parkway

To have an enjoyable and safe Fourth of July from the Virginia shoreline at the George Washington Memorial Parkway, the National Park Service and the U.S. Park Police strongly encourage the public to be aware of important changes listed below: 

Information/First Aid Tents

Parking is Extremely Limited, so Use METRO if Possible

Road Closures

What Can I Bring or Not Bring?

Visitor Services/Activities

Partners Who Help Make a Safe and Enjoyable Fourth of July Possible

Outdoor Safety Tips

For Additional Information

Did You Know?

Aerial view of the Parkway

When the original stretch of the George Washington Memorial Parkway opened in 1932, it was called "America's Most Modern Motorway."