Frederick Douglass Bridge Opening Multimodal Parade

Want to show your EV at the dedication ceremony for the new Douglass Bridge?  Electric motorcycles and bicycles welcome as well!

On behalf of the District Department of Transportation, you are invited to participate in the Multimodal Parade for the “Celebration of Progress”: New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Deck Opening Celebration.” The event will be held on Monday, September 6, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. 
 
The New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Deck Opening event will be a celebration of progress across generations, cultures, communities, and people. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore the new bridge before it opens to car traffic. This family-friendly event will feature children’s activities, food, live music, and a multimodal parade, showcasing multiple forms of transportation that will use the bridge for generations to come. 
 
We ask that all Multimodal Parade participants line up at Audi Field no later than 10am.  The parade will begin at 11:30am and will proceed over the Fredrick Douglas Memorial Bridge Deck.  We expect over 1000 attendees at the celebration. Once you have confirmed your participation, we will send you a placard for your vehicle to gain access to the starting point as there will be some road closures.
 
Please complete the confirmation form by using this link CLICK HERE to complete the  registration form no later than Monday August 23rd, 2021.
 
If you have additional questions or need additional information, please contact 
Naleli Askew naleli@TBAConnects.com.  
 
 
Sincerely,
 
The New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Team
 
To learn more about the Fredrick Douglas Memorial Bridge Project visit the project website.