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From DDOT:

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has provided the following information about the planned events that will affect traffic and parking this weekend.

Cupid’s Undie Run

This event is scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 2013.

Beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. through 3:30 p.m. the following streets will be closed:

Pennsylvania Avenue from 2nd Street, SE to 4th Street, SE
Independence Avenue from 1st Street, SE to 2nd Street, SE
First Street from Independence Avenue, SE to Constitution Avenue, NE

Parking will be restricted at the following locations:

200-300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE

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Chinese New Year Parade and Celebration-The Year of the Snake

This event is scheduled to occur on Sunday, February 10, 2013

The following streets will be closed for the event on Sunday, February 10, 2013 beginning at 9:00 am and are scheduled to reopen by 5:00 p.m.

• H Street, NW – from 6th Street to 7th Street, NW

The following streets will be closed, to allow parade assembly beginning at 11:00 a.m. and scheduled to reopen by 3:30 p.m.

• I Street, NW – from 5th Street to 6th Street, NW. The following streets will be closed on Sunday beginning at 1:30 p.m. and are expected to reopen by 4:30 p.m.:

I Street, NW – from 5th Street to 7th Street, NW
7th Street, NW – from I Street to G Street, NW
G Street, NW – from 7th Street to 9th Street, NW
8th Street, NW – from G Street to H Street, NW
H Street, NW – from 8th Street to 6th Street, NW

Anyone head down to the Capitol/Mall? For those who didn’t have tickets how close were you able to get? How was the parade? For those who also went in 2009 how did it compare?

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Kinda hard to tell from the photo but I totally dig the idea. A reader writes:

“I know this may be a little late in the season, but as neighbors on my street were taking down their trees after the holiday I noticed one bay window stayed lit up. It turns out they have a lava lamp “tree” in the window! Very cool.”

Photo by PoPville flickr user philliefan99

From a press release:

Today, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced plans to make a limited number of tickets for The Inaugural Ball available to the general public with the launch of a webpage where individuals can sign up for information about how to purchase tickets. Those who sign up will receive an email notification when tickets become available with a link where they can request up to two tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. The email sign-up page can be found here.

The second Inaugural of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will feature two official Inaugural balls on Monday, January 21st. In addition to the Commander-In-Chief’s Ball for members of the U.S. military, Americans from across the country will be invited to share in the celebration at The Inaugural Ball, a unified celebration for all Americans that will span every hall in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

“The President and Vice President’s second Inaugural will continue their commitment to giving Americans from across the country the chance to share in this celebration,” said Stephen J. Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Presidential Inaugural Committee. “Additionally, by holding a smaller number of Inaugural balls in a centralized location, we are continuing a more than 200-year-old tradition while reducing the burden on local law enforcement and security personnel, as well as on DC residents.”

Public tickets to The Inaugural Ball are limited and will cost $60 each. In keeping with tradition and the President and Vice President’s commitment to honoring the brave men and women of the nation’s armed forces, tickets to the Commander-In-Chief’s Ball will be provided free of charge to invited members of the U.S. military.

Additional details and ticketing information for The Inaugural Ball and other Inaugural weekend events will be released as soon as they become available.

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Wishing everyone in PoPville a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Safe travels for those on the road. Good Chinese food for those celebrating Jewish Christmas. Hope everyone is surrounded by good people and good times!

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Yesterday we learned about DC and today comes the good news for the feds. Tweeted by WTOP:

“BREAKING: Federal departments and agencies are closed Monday by Executive Order. All but essential employees are off.”

From an email:

If you are trying to fight off the winter chill with a chilled beverage of your own and partake in a bit too much “mystery punch” or adult eggnog over the Holiday season, stay safe and call SoberRide!

Together with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) SoberRide initiative, AT&T is proud to provide free taxi rides (up to $30) to anyone over 21 in the greater Washington, DC area nightly from 10pm until 6am starting tomorrow, December 14^th, through New Year’s Day.

AT&T customers can call #WRAP to get a safe, free ride home, while others can dial 800-200-8294 (TAXI).

For those who’ve had difficultly getting a cab through the SoberRide program – here’s another option from Drivers Incorporated:

Drivers Incorporated’s mission is to provide a great, fully vetted driver for anyone who would like to ride in the comfort of their own car. We know that our customers rely on us, day and night. Our dependable drivers are there for you when you need them, and are committed to providing a reliable and professional service for everyone. Let us be your Designated Driver.

Learn more about the program here.