Street closures and parking restrictions are required for Takoma Park’s Independence Day parade and fireworks on Tuesday, July 4, 2006.
Parade
Beginning at about 10:00 a.m. and concluding shortly after noon, the route starts on Carroll Avenue at Ethan Allen Avenue, follows Carroll Avenue south to Maple Street, N.W., and then turns north on Maple as it comes back into Maryland until its end at Maple and Sherman Avenues.
Parade Closures
Beginning at 8:00 a.m., MD Rte. 410, (Ethan Allen and Philadelphia) will be re-routed, and several other streets will be closed. All streets, with the exception of Maple Avenue, will be re-opened after the conclusion of the parade. Maple Avenue, between Sherman Avenue and Route 410, will remain closed until 3 p.m.
Parking Restrictions
To accommodate staging, detours, and participants, parking will be restricted from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
∙ Both sides of Jackson Ave., from Ethan Allen to Sligo Creek Parkway
∙ Both sides of Ritchie Ave. from Maple to Piney Branch Road
∙ Both sides of Maple Avenue from the D.C. line to Ritchie Avenue
∙ Lincoln Ave. from Jackson to Carroll (at least one side)
∙ All lots behind the Municipal Building and the City Library
∙ Grant, Lee and Sherman Avenues from Hancock to Carroll (both sides)
∙ Hancock Ave. from Grant to Sherman (both sides)
Detour
∙ Westbound Route 410 (Ethan Allen and Philadelphia Avenues) will be closed at the intersection with Jackson Avenue. Traffic will be diverted north on Jackson, and then left/west onto Lincoln Avenue. (Sligo Creek Parkway is closed due to recent storms). Vehicles may turn south at Maple Avenue to Ritchie (right/west) to Piney Branch Road and back to Hwy. 410
∙ Eastbound Route 410 will close at Piney Branch Road, following the same route in reverse: Piney Branch to Ritchie, left on Maple, right on Lincoln Ave. right on Jackson, to left on Ethan Allen. (Sligo Creek Parkway is closed due to recent storm damage.),
∙ Large trucks should use New Hampshire north, making a left onto University Boulevard and left on Piney Branch to return back to State Route 410.
Bus stops in the closed parade portion will not be usable; riders should go to the detour route or nearest bus stop outside the parade route.
Fireworks Closures
The evening of musical entertainment and fireworks takes place on the ball field at Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Road, running from approximately 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.. Although the road will not be closed, traffic delays and congestion should be anticipated through 11 p.m.
Takoma Park Police remind residents that parking is extremely limited at the school. A small area will be reserved for handicapped parking. The pull-off on Piney Branch Road will be reserved for emergency vehicles. On-street parking will be restricted between 7 and 11 p.m. on Darwin, Grant, Holly and Chestnut Avenues. No parking signs will be enforced to allow for vehicle traffic on these streets.
In case of rain, the evening program will be held the next clear night.