The Takoma Park July 4th parade and evening street party will be held on Maple Ave, between Philadelphia Ave and Ritchie Ave, from 6 pm to 9 pm on Friday, July 4th. The event will feature Jared Garelick as the Master of Ceremonies. Below, you’ll find parking and road closure information provided by the City of Takoma Park:
Parking Allowed (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM):
To accommodate residents and visitors during the July 4th parade, parking will be allowed in the following areas:
- Lee Avenue between Maple Avenue and Hancock Avenue
- Sherman Avenue between Maple Avenue and Hancock Avenue
- Grant Avenue between Maple Avenue and Carroll Avenue (both blocks)
- Hancock Avenue (all blocks)
No Parking Zones (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM):
For safety and parade logistics, no parking will be permitted at the following locations:
- Jackson Avenue (both sides) from Ethan Allen Avenue to Sligo Creek Parkway
- Ritchie Avenue (both sides) from Maple Avenue to Piney Branch Road
- Maple Avenue (both sides) from the DC line to Lincoln Avenue
- All parking spaces behind the City Building
- All parking spaces to the rear of the Police Department
- Lee Avenue between Hancock Avenue and Carroll Avenue
- Sherman Avenue between Hancock Avenue and Carroll Avenue
- All parking meters along the parade route and staging areas
Important:
Maple Avenue will have no parking from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM due to both the parade and the evening celebration.
Road Closures:
Roads along the parade route will close at 9:00 AM and reopen around 2:00 PM, except for Maple Avenue, which will remain closed until 10:00 PM for the evening event.
Parade Route:
Begins at the intersection of Carroll Avenue and Ethan Allen Avenue, turns right onto Maple Avenue, and ends at the intersection with Ritchie Avenue.