Street closures in DC for Howard University's homecoming celebration

Howard University President Names School “NextGen HBCU”

Howard University President Ben Vinson III, PhD, says he is excited about the future development of the institution. He calls it a “NextGen HBCU” and says they want to change the playing field for the next generation of young leaders with new programs. In a one-on-one interview with FOX 5's Stephen Graddick, Vinson talks about his first year of leadership at the university.

WASHINGTON – Howard University is celebrating its 100th homecoming anniversary. Several streets will be closed this weekend due to the celebrations. Here's what you need to know:

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic for the University's Yardfest from 12:00 a.m. Friday, October 18 through 11:59 p.m. Saturday, October 19

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 designated as an emergency parking ban for the Howard University Homecoming Football Game, Parade and Yardfest beginning Saturday, October 19th from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m

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

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

Georgia Avenue from Gresham Place to Florida Avenue, NW (hospital traffic may enter Georgia and Florida Avenues, NW or Georgia and V Streets, 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

The following streets will be closed to local traffic only on Saturday, October 19th from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m

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 President Names School “NextGen HBCU”

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