For the first time in franchise history, the Washington Nationals are World Series Champion. The team brought the Commissioner’s Trophy home to the District Thursday evening, and plans are underway for a Championship Parade Saturday afternoon.
The Washington Nationals Championship Parade is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov 2.
The parade will begin on Constitution Avenue NW at 15th Street NW, proceed east along Constitution Avenue NW, and end on Pennsylvania Avenue NW at 3rd Street NW with a team rally.
Fams are encouraged to take public transit to the celebration, and to bring lots of water. Stations closest to the parade route are Federal Triangle, Archives and Judiciary Square. Metro has cancelled all planned track work and will have additional trains on standby to accommodate expected ridership. Trains will arrive every 3-4 minutes, with departures from end-of-line stations every 6-12 minutes.
The following streets affecting the Hill will be closed and parking restricted beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019 and continue through 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019:
- Pennsylvania Ave. NW between Constitution Ave. NW & 3rd St. NW
- 9th St. NW between E St. NW & Constitution Ave. NW to include the 9th St. Tunnel
- 7th St. NW between E St. NW & Independence Ave. SW
- 6th St. NW between Indiana Ave. NW & Constitution Ave. NW
- 4th St. NW between Pennsylvania Ave. NW & Independence Ave. SW
- 3rd St. NW between D St. NW & Independence Ave. SW
- Maryland Ave. SW between 3rd St. SW & Independence Ave. SW
- Inbound 12th ramp from Virginia to DC
- 12th St. ramp from Independence Ave. SW (no traffic allowed into 12th St. Tunnel)
Parking will be restricted on the following roadways beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019 and remain in effect until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019:
- Constitution Ave. NW between 15th St. NW & 3rd St. NW
- Pennsylvania Ave. NW between 12th St. NW & 3rd St. NW
- 15th St. NW between Constitution Ave. NW & E St. NW
- Pennsylvania Ave. NW between 14th St. NW & 15th St. NW
- 14th St. NW between Constitution Ave. NW & Independence Ave. SW
- 7th St. NW between Pennsylvania Ave. NW & Independence Ave. SW
- 6th St. NW between Pennsylvania Ave. NW & Constitution Ave. NW
- 4th St. NW between Constitution Ave. NW & Independence Ave. SW
- 3rd St. NW between D St. NW & Independence Ave. SW
Fans should visit sportscapital.dc.gov for complete information on road closures, parking restrictions, and available public transportation options. Text NATS to 888-777 to get up to the minute alerts on transit, safety and weather.