TO USDA EMPLOYEES IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION:
The two-week long Cherry Blossom Festival climaxes with the parade, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday at Constitution Avenue and 7th Street and heading west along Constitution to 17th Street. Road closures in the Mall area begin at 5 a.m. and the last of them, on Constitution, are scheduled to end at 6 p.m. The festival ends on Sunday.
Employees planning to work over the weekend should be aware of possible delays, congestion, and street closings.
Please visit the Be Prepared website for additional information related to these events, and monitor local media for developing news.