RSS FeedStanley Cup Street Closures Announced By MPD (May 29 to June 13)
** Please see our latest (June 1) updates on the Stanley Cup Final traffic, transit, and events here. **
The Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association made us aware of street closures related to the Washington Capitals’ appearance in the Stanley Cup final. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) posted the following verbatim on their website about 6th Street NW and F Street NW closures spanning May 29 to June 13. The last game of the series is Wednesday, June 13 so we believe the press release typo Wednesday, June 12 intends the end date to be Wednesday, June 13:
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Stanley Cup Final
Monday, May 28, 2018
The Metropolitan Police Department wishes to advise the public of street closures in conjunction with the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 to Wednesday, June, 12, 2018.
In order to facilitate this event, there will be no vehicular traffic in the following areas on May 29, 2018, from approximately 11:00 pm until approximately 3:00 pm, on June 11, 2018:
- F Street, NW from 5th Street to 7th Street, NW
- 6th Street, NW from E Street to G Street, NW
Limited traffic will be accessible only to local residents and monthly parking pass holders in the following area:
- 6th Street, NW from E Street to H Street, NW
The public should expect parking restrictions in the area and should be guided by the posted emergency no parking signage. All vehicles that are parked in the area and in violation of the emergency no parking signs will be ticketed and towed.
All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions. Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of this event and may wish to consider alternative routes. The Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation also wishes to remind motorists in the vicinity of this event to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated.
Washington Capitals/Golden Knights Stanley Cup Events In Downtown DC
Updated on Friday, June 1, 2018
Parking and Traffic – The DC government posted additional information here on traffic and parking enforcement changes, bike access, and public health.
Public Transit – Metro and MARC Rail announced additional service for games 3 and 4 here.
Outdoor Events – Screens will be showing the game outdoors for fans without tickets to watch the game which starts at 8 pm on Saturday, June 2. Additionally, Sting and Shaggy are performing at 6 pm on G Street NW in front of the National Portrait Gallery before Saturday’s game and Fall Out Boy before Monday’s game.
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The Washington Capitals play the Las Vegas Golden Knights for the NHL’s Stanley Cup beginning tonight. The seven game series will have downtown Washington DC and Penn Quarter alive with events as long as the series lasts with three of the games possible at the Capital One Arena (601 F St NW).
After the Tampa Bay game 7 watch party ebullient Captials fans flooded 7th St NW and the surrounding area for about an hour. We expect more of the same especially if the Capitals are victorious. Find the Stanley Cup schedule and happenings below:
Away Game Watch Parties at Capital One Arena (Games 1 & 2)
Game 1 – Washington Capitals at Las Vegas Golden Knights – Monday, May 28 at 8 pm – RSVP requested
Game 2 – Washington Capitals at Las Vegas Golden Knights – Wednesday, May 30 at 8 pm
All the watch parties feature:
- Capital One Arena will open at 7 pm for an 8 pm television start
- $4 draft beers from 7 pm to 8 pm
- Stanley Cup merch on sale
- Appearances by Slapshot, the Red Rockers, Caps personalities, and more
We attended the watch party for game 7 against Tampa Bay and can say that it was generally fantastic with the arena filling up in the 100 and 200 levels, about two-thirds full. The only gripe we had was that the concessions were staffed too thinly for the size of the crows as demonstrated by the long lines and exhausted concession staff. We appreciated their efforts though!
Home Stand at Capital One Arena (Games 3 & 4)
Game 3 – Las Vegas Golden Knights at Washington Capitals – Saturday, June 2 at 8 pm
Game 4 – Las Vegas Golden Knights at Washington Capitals – Monday, June 4 at 8 pm
- Primary ticket vendor – Ticketmaster
- Secondary ticket vendors – StubHub, TicketIQ, SeatGeek and others
Back to Las Vegas (and another Capital One Arena Watch Party) (Game 5)
Game 5 – Washington Capitals at Las Vegas Golden Knights – Thursday, June 7 at 8 pm
Final Home Stand at Capital One Arena (Game 6)
Game 6 – Las Vegas Golden Knights at Washington Capitals – Sunday, June 10 at 8 pm
Do or Die Game in Las Vegas (and another Capital One Arena Watch Party) (Game 7)
Game 7 – Washington Capitals at Las Vegas Golden Knights – Wednesday, June 13 at 8 pm
Three Restaurant Closures To Report (California Tortilla, 10 Tavern, and Panera)
We have three restaurant closures to report as follows:
- California Tortilla (728 7th St NW) – Thanks goes to a PQ Living reader for letting us know that California Tortilla closed on or around May 4. See photos above and below for the evidence.
- Panera (673 H St NW) – This Panera closed on or around May 9.
- 10 Tavern (707 G St NW) – Formerly Redline and Indebleu, 10 Tavern lasted just over one year. It closed on or around April 7. DC Eater has the story on the closure.
Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association Breakfast Meeting On May 17 (Speaker: Ward 2 CM Jack Evans)
Jack Evans, the Ward 2 Councilmember on the District of Columbia Council, is the special guest for the May Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association breakfast meeting which will take place on Thursday, May 17 at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel. The topic for the meeting will be free ranging about the current state of the District of Columbia.
There is no cost to attend but an RSVP is requested per below. Please indicate if you heard of this meeting from Penn Quarter Living.
Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association Breakfast Meeting
Thursday, May 17, 8:30 amLocation
Willard InterContinental Hotel – Pershing Room
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Metro: Metro Center, exit 13th and G or 12th and FAgenda
Continental Breakfast: 8:30 am – 8:55 am
Brief Announcements: 9 am
Speaker begins after AnnouncementsSpeaker + Topic
Jack Evans
Our Ward 2 CouncilmemberJack will bring us up to date on the financial state of the District, legislation that establishes maximum noise levels for the central business district, whether or not amplified, as well as other matters of interest to the neighborhood.
RSVP Details
RSVP via email by Noon Tuesday, May 15 to:Jo-Ann@PennQuarter.org
Include the first and last names of all those attending and their affiliations. If you are a neighborhood resident indicate ‘Self’ or your building as your affiliation.