Temporary Detour: Takoma Park 4th of July Parade 2026

Updated: 6/26/2026

Advisory Effective: Jul 4, 2026 – Jul 4, 2026

Route Affected: P30

On Saturday, July 4, from 8:00am until 2:00pm, buses will detour due to the 2026 Takoma Park 4th of July Parade. Please allow additional travel time and avoid the area if possible. 

Street Closures:

  • Carroll Ave, NW from the DC and MD line to Maple St, NW
  • Maple St, NW from Carroll Ave, NW to the DC and MD line

The following route will detour: 

P30 New Carrollton-Silver Spring eastbound towards New Carrollton

  • Buses begin detouring on Philadelphia Ave at Piney Branch Rd, resuming regular route on East-West Highway at New Hampshire Ave.

P30 New Carrollton-Silver Spring westbound towards Silver Spring

  • Buses begin detouring on East West Highway at New Hampshire Ave, resuming regular route on Philadelphia Ave at Takoma Ave. 

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