Quick Shots #70: USA v Belgium World Cup Viewing Party at Freedom Plaza
So following the huge crowds at Dupont Circle last week, the DC Gov't is now in the game......
Tommy McFly and Kelly Collis from the Tommy Show on 94.7 Fresh FM will serve as emcees for the pre-game kickoff.
Mayor Vincent C. Gray along with the DowntownDC BID, Events DC, D.C. United, DC Water, Akridge, Pepco and CBS 94.7 will host a Viewing Party of the USA vs. Belgium World Cup match on a large screen on Freedom Plaza. The event is FREE and open to the public. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. (DC Water will host water stations throughout the event.)
TRAFFIC ALERT:
Due to street closures and parking restrictions, Metrorail is recommended. Both Metro Center (Red, Blue and Orange) and Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange) are within walking distance of Freedom Plaza. There are numerous Capital Bikeshare stations throughout Downtown DC, maps and additional transportation information may be found at downtowndc.org/gettingaround.
The following street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect from 9am – 9pm, Tuesday, July 1 in the following locations:
Pennsylvania Avenue from 13th Street to 14th Street, NW
E Street from 13th Street to 14th Street, NW
13th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Travelers should be advised afternoon rush hour on 14th Street may be slow going as increased pedestrian volume is anticipated. Alternate routes are recommended.
Tommy McFly and Kelly Collis from the Tommy Show on 94.7 Fresh FM will serve as emcees for the pre-game kickoff.
Mayor Vincent C. Gray along with the DowntownDC BID, Events DC, D.C. United, DC Water, Akridge, Pepco and CBS 94.7 will host a Viewing Party of the USA vs. Belgium World Cup match on a large screen on Freedom Plaza. The event is FREE and open to the public. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. (DC Water will host water stations throughout the event.)
Freedom Place Located at 1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW.
There'll be plenty of room, viewing angles, water and a herd of happy soccer fans!
Can I get a USA! USA! USA! USA! ???
Tuesday, July 1 | Event begins 3 p.m. | Game start time 4 p.m.
TRAFFIC ALERT:
Due to street closures and parking restrictions, Metrorail is recommended. Both Metro Center (Red, Blue and Orange) and Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange) are within walking distance of Freedom Plaza. There are numerous Capital Bikeshare stations throughout Downtown DC, maps and additional transportation information may be found at downtowndc.org/gettingaround.
The following street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect from 9am – 9pm, Tuesday, July 1 in the following locations:
Pennsylvania Avenue from 13th Street to 14th Street, NW
E Street from 13th Street to 14th Street, NW
13th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Travelers should be advised afternoon rush hour on 14th Street may be slow going as increased pedestrian volume is anticipated. Alternate routes are recommended.
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