WASHINGTON 鈥� Catch some American classics and popular tunes at the annual Labor Day Capitol Concert, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra, on Sunday night.
The free event starts at 8 p.m. on the west front of the U.S. Capitol, but gates open at 3 p.m.聽These are the public entrances to the concert area, as listed by the :
- Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, north side (Senate) of Capitol Square.
- Third Street and Maryland Avenue Southwest, south side (House) of Capitol Square.
Parking in the area is limited; attendees are asked to use public transportation.
Street closures and parking restrictions in the area start at 12:01 a.m. Saturday and run through 4 a.m. Monday. These are the closures and restrictions:
- First Street from Independence to Constitution avenues Northwest
- Maryland Avenue between First and Third streets Southwest
- Pennsylvania Avenue between First and Third streets Northwest
- No parking is allowed on New Jersey Avenue Northwest between C Street and Constitution Avenue from 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Before viewers can enter the concert space, they will go through security screenings. Bags, coolers, and closed containers will be searched.
Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own water; food items are also allowed.
A number of items are not allowed, including聽alcoholic beverages, glass bottles, firearms and ammunition, explosives, umbrellas larger than 36 inches in diameter and drones. .
In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Learn more about the concert .
