On Tuesday, Democratic Presidential Candidate Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver her speech at The Ellipse. The rally begins at 7:15 pm and it’s encouraged by those attending to arrive no later the 6 pm.
Fox 5 reports that over 52,000 people are expected to be at the rally. It is advised that no one bring any bags. “All guests will pass through an airport-like checkpoint by the United States Secret Service.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bVl9g_h0PU
The following items are prohibited:
Large bags (diaper bags and medical bags are exempt)
Liquids, aerosols, or gels (medical items exempt)
Reusable water bottles (full or empty)
Outside posters or signs
Umbrellas
Vape pens or lighters
Knives, firearms, weapons, or dangerous objects
Lawn chairs, non-service animals, bicycles, balloons, drones, laser pointers, packages, selfie sticks, structures, toy guns, or recreational mobility devices
Any other item deemed hazardous by the United States Secret Service.
Parking /Street Closures:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.:
– 17th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
– Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 18th Street, NW
– 15th Street from F Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.:
– 17th Street from H Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
– 15th Street from F Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
– Jefferson Drive from 14th Street to 15th Street, SW
– Madison Drive from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW
– Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 18th Street, NW
– C Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
– D Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
– E Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
– F Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
– G Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
– New York Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
– E Street from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW
– Pennsylvania Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
– Pennsylvania Avenue from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW (local hotel traffic only)