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Nannie Helen Burroughs Parade, business fair prompt road closures in DC

It will be another busy weekend in D.C. with events that are expected to draw a crowd and some road closures.

The Acton Children’s Business Fair and the Nannie Helen Burroughs Parade will take place on Saturday.

Acton Children’s Business Fair closures

Police said from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., this street will be labeled as emergency no parking:

  • 20th Street from Q Street to Massachusetts Avenue NW

Nannie Helen Burroughs Parade closures

Police said from around 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., these streets will be labeled as emergency no parking:

  • 55th Street between Foote Street and Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue NE
  • Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue between 50th and 56th streets NE
  • 50th Street between Foote Street and Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue NE

From around 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., these streets will be closed to traffic:

  • 55th Street between Foote Street and Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue NE
  • Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue between 50th and 56th streets NE
  • 50th Street between Foote Street and Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue NE

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