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Street closures planned Saturday in downtown Washington for pro-Trump rallies

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This article was published more than&nbsp;2 years agoCommentGift ShareD.C. police announced this week they will close streets in parts of downtown Washington on Saturday amid planned demonstrations in support of President Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the election.The street closures will go into effect about 6 a.m. Saturday and will be enforced through the end of the day, police said. Parking will be prohibited along some nearby streets. Police warned some streets might also be closed at times on Friday.The first rally is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the Capitol. The largest is expected to begin at noon at Freedom Plaza, led by a group called Women for America First. A permit application filed with the National Park Service indicates organizers expect about 5,000 attendees.The rallies in support of Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the election he lost to President-elect Joe Biden come two days before the electoral college will meet and vote in state capitals across the nation.AdvertisementDuring Nov. 14 protests in the city in support of Trump, much of the day unfolded peacefully, although there were brief but intense clashes involving supporters of Trump and counterprotesters. Some people were bloodied, and at least 20 were arrested. The chaos also left two officers injured.The following streets will be closed Saturday:· Constitution Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to 23rd Street NW.· Independence Avenue SW from 14th Street to Ohio Drive SW.· K Street from Ninth Street NW to 18th Street NW.· I Street from Ninth Street NW to 18th Street NW.· H Street from Ninth Street NW to 18th Street NW.· New York Avenue from Ninth Street NW to 15th Street NW.· New York Avenue from 17th Street NW to 18th Street NW.· G Street from Ninth Street NW to 15th Street NW.· G Street from 17th Street NW to 18th Street NW.Advertisement· F Street from Ninth Street NW to 15th Street NW.· F Street from 17th Street NW to 18th Street NW.· E Street from Ninth Street NW to 15th Street NW.· E Street from 17th Street NW to 18th Street NW.· D Street from Fifth Street NW to Ninth Street NW.· D Street from 17th Street NW to 18th Street NW.· C Street from Third Street NW to Sixth Street NW.· Pennsylvania Avenue NW from Third Street NW to 15th Street NW.· Pennsylvania Avenue NW from 17th Street NW to 18th Street NW.· Indiana Avenue from Third Street to Fifth Street NW.· Third Street from Independence Avenue SW to D Street NW.· Fourth Street from Independence Avenue SW to Pennsylvania Avenue NW.· Fourth Street from Indiana Avenue NW to E Street NW.· Fifth Street from Indiana Avenue NW to E Street NW.· Sixth Street from Constitution Avenue NW to E Street NW.Advertisement· Seventh Street from Independence Avenue SW to E Street NW.· Ninth Street from Constitution Avenue to E Street NW.· 10th Street from Constitution Avenue to L Street NW.· 11th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to L Street NW.· 12th Street from Constitution Avenue NW to L Street NW.· 13th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to L Street NW.· 14th Street from Independence Avenue SW to L Street NW.· 15th Street from Independence Avenue SW to L Street NW.· 16th Street from H Street NW to L Street NW.· Vermont Avenue from H Street NW to L Street NW.· Connecticut Avenue from H Street NW to L Street NW.· 17th Street from Independence Avenue SW to L Street NW.· Madison Street from Third Street NW to 15th Street NW.· Jefferson Street from Third Street SW to 15th Street NW.· 12th Street Tunnel.· Ninth Street Tunnel.Latest:• • • Coronavirus: What to do (virtually or in real life):• What to eat:• • • Local sports:Washington Football: Nationals: Capitals: Wizards: | CommentsGift ArticleTOP STORIESThe Travel EnthusiastTravel news, guides and tips for anyone looking to get away.Try a different topic or to save your preferences

This article was published more than&nbsp;2 years agoCommentGift ShareD.C. police announced this week they will close streets in parts of downtown Washington on Saturday amid planned demonstrations in support of President Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the election.The street closures will go into effect about 6 a.m. Saturday and will be enforced through the end of the day, police said. Parking will be prohibited along some nearby streets. Police warned some streets might also be closed at times on Friday.The first rally is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the Capitol. The...

Street closures planned Saturday in downtown Washington for pro-Trump rallies

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