Free Metro Rides After 5pm on July Fourth as DC Prepares for Safe Celebrations

Free Metro rides after 5pm on July Fourth as DC prepares for safe celebrations

Metro rides will be free after 5 p.m. on July Fourth as D.C. officials ramp up safety measures for the holiday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday.

What to know as DC prepares for 4th of July crowds

Independence Day is almost here, and as the sun went down Wednesday, street closures went up around the National Mall. By 7 p.m., crews blocked off part of Pennsylvania Avenue from 12th to 14th and 13th from E up to Pennsylvania Avenue. “We are just about ready,” said Mike Litterst with the National Park Service. “Finishing touches are being put...

Go Metro to your favorite 4th of July celebrations this weekend: July 4 to 6

There’s a holiday weekend upon us and you know what that means – time to leave the driving to us! Celebrate the 4th and other summer favorites with outdoor music and movies, fireworks, sports and maybe even some cosplay at the annual Anime Expo. Wherever you plan to go, Metro can get you there! Keep reading for details.  Plan your trip with Apple or Google maps, the Transit or Moovit apps or our trip planner.  Holiday Service Notice: Metro train…