TRAFFIC ALERT: 2026 Clarendon Day

ARLINGTON, Va. – The 2026 Clarendon Day will take place from Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The Arlington County Police Department will conduct the following road closures from approximately 3:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26 to accommodate the event:

• Wilson Boulevard from N. Garfield Street to Washington Boulevard
• Clarendon Boulevard from Washington Boulevard to N. Garfield Street
• N. Highland Street from N. Hartford Street to 11^th Street S.
• N. Hudson Street from Wilson Boulevard to the alleyway behind Don Tito
• N. Herndon Street from Wilson Boulevard to the alleyway behind CVS

Attendees are encouraged to use the Clarendon Metro Station (Orange and Silver lines) or other multimodal transportation options to reduce vehicular traffic in the area. Community members should expect to see an increased police presence in the area, and motorists are urged to follow law enforcement direction, be mindful of closures, and remain alert for increased pedestrian traffic. Additional closures not mentioned above may be implemented at police discretion in the interest of public safety.

Street parking in the area will be restricted. Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs and illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed, please use the online portal to find out the status of your vehicle and where it is located. The online portal is updated in real time. If you cannot locate your vehicle or need additional support using the online portal, call the County non-emergency number at 703-558-2222.

Media Contact

Communications Specialist II
Kiyah Daniell
703-228-4370

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