Howard University's annual homecoming celebration takes place this weekend in DC. Road closures have already been made for the university's 100th anniversary homecoming celebration. For those planning a trip to the district, here's what you need to know.

Until 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, D.C. police said the following streets will be closed closed to vehicle traffic for the Howard University Homecoming Yardfest:

• 6th Street, NW from Girard Street, NW to College Street, NW
• Howard Place, NW from Georgia Avenue, NW to 6th Street, NW
• Girard Street, NW from Georgia Avenue, NW to 6th Street, NW
• Fairmount Street, NW from Georgia Avenue, NW to 6th Street, NW

The following streets will be advertised on Saturday, October 19th from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m Emergency parking ban for the Howard University Homecoming Football Game, Parade and Yardfest:

• Georgia Avenue from Gresham Place to Florida Avenue, NW
• Barry Place from Sherman Avenue to Georgia Avenue, NW
• 8th Street from Barry Place to V Street, NW
• W Street from 9th Street to 8th Street, NW
• W Street from Georgia Avenue to 4th Street, NW
• 4th Street from W Street to McMillian Drive, NW

On Saturday, October 19th, from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., the following streets will be open closed to vehicle traffic for the Homecoming Parade, Yardfest and Football Game:

• Georgia Avenue from Gresham Place to Florida Avenue, NW (hospital traffic may enter via Georgia and Florida Avenue, NW or Georgia and V Street, NW)
• Barry Place from Sherman Avenue to Georgia Avenue, NW
• 8th Street between Barry Place and V Street, NW
• W Street from 9th Street to 8th Street, NW
• College Street from 4th Street to 6th Street, NW
• Bryant Street from 4th Street to 6th Street, NW
• W Street from 4th Street to Georgia Avenue, NW
• 5th Street from Gresham Place to McMillan Drive, NW
• 5th Street from W Street to V Street, NW
• 4th Street from McMillan Drive to W Street, NW

On Saturday, October 19th, from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., the following The roads will be restricted to local traffic only:

• V Street from 9th Street to Georgia Avenue, NW (hospital traffic can continue through)
• Euclid Street from Sherman Avenue to Georgia Avenue, NW
• 9th Street from Euclid Street to Barry Place, NW

Howard University Hospital will be accessible from Georgia Avenue and V Street, NW or Georgia Avenue and Florida Avenue, NW.

D.C. police said road closures and times listed above are subject to change. They also said motorists should expect parking restrictions along the streets.

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