On November 2, 2026, certain areas of the National Mall and Memorial Parks will be temporarily closed or subject to public use limitations. Additional short-duration restrictions may occur beginning November 1, 2026. The affected areas are depicted on the attached map.
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 1.5, the National Park Service (NPS) will implement temporary public access restrictions at the request of the United States Secret Service due to the security requirements associated with protecting the President of the United States and other United States Government officials during an event open only to invited credentialed attendees on November 2, 2026. All times below are local.
Park Area Closures
The following NPS-administered areas will be subject to temporary public access restrictions on November 2, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except that the Washington Monument grounds and sidewalks will be restricted only from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.:
- Lincoln Memorial Chamber, Undercroft, and adjacent grounds
- Washington Monument grounds and sidewalks
- Lincoln Memorial area, including the Reflecting Pool
- World War II Memorial
- Korean War Memorial
- Henry Bacon Ballfield and Refreshment Stand
- Ash Woods
- Constitution Gardens
- DC War Memorial
- The Lockkeeper’s House
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- John Paul Jones Memorial
Road Closures
The following roadways will be subject to temporary vehicular traffic restrictions on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., as requested by the Secret Service:
- Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW
- Daniel French Drive, SW
- Henry Bacon Drive, NW
- Parkway Drive, NW
- Ohio Drive, SW, from 23rd Street, SW, to Potomac Freeway, NW
- Independence Avenue, SW, between 23rd Street, SW, and 17th Street, SW
- 17th Street, NW, between Constitution Avenue, NW, and Independence Avenue, SW
- Rock Creek and Potomac Freeway, NW, to Virginia Avenue, NW
- 23rd Street, NW to C St. NW
- 23rd Street, SW to Ohio Dr. SW
- Constitution Avenue, between 17th Street, NW, and 23rd Street, NW
- Homefront Drive, SW
- Memorial Bridge
The following locations will be subject to temporary parking restrictions from Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 10:00 p.m., through Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.:
- Henry Bacon Drive, NW
- Daniel French Drive, SW, and the dogleg connecting to 23rd Street, SW
- Home Front Drive, SW
The exact timing and implementation of restrictions may change based on operational security needs. Access will be restored as quickly as feasible after the restrictions are no longer necessary and conditions permit.The National Park Service appreciates the public’s cooperation in this matter.
Jennifer T. Nersesian /s/ 11/1/2026
Regional Director, National Capital Region
