(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, July 29 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser as well as federal, regional and event partners will host a media briefing to share updates on preparations for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, taking place August 22 and 23 as part of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations.
During the briefing, Mayor Bowser and District officials will provide the latest information on transportation plans, anticipated road closures, parking restrictions, public safety operations and recommendations for traveling throughout the District during race weekend. Officials will also discuss how residents, workers and visitors can stay informed before and during the event.
When:
Wednesday, July 29 at 11 am
Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Lindsey Appiah, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice
Jeffery W. Carroll, Interim Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Department
Frank Hilsher, Deputy Chief, United States Park Police
Tara McLeese, Special Agent in Charge of the Washington Field Office, United States Secret Service
Phillip E. Bates, Special Agent in Charge, Washington Field Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Bud Denker, Chairman, Freedom 250 Grand Prix
Randy Clarke, General Manager and CEO, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Where:
District Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
1015 Half Street SE, 10th Floor
*Closest Metro Station: Navy Yard-Ballpark*
*Closest Bikeshare: 1st & L Street SE*
This is a secure facility and building security protocols are required. Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].
The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN) or watch on Mayor Bowser’s Facebook or X.
Mayor Bowser X: @MayorBowser
Mayor Bowser Instagram: @Mayor_Bowser
Mayor Bowser Bluesky: @MayorBowser
Mayor Bowser Facebook: facebook.com/MayorMurielBowser
Mayor Bowser YouTube: https://www.bit.ly/eomvideos
Mayor Bowser LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mayorbowser