National Mall NPS
From the National Park Service:
“Repairs are underway on a sinkhole under the National Mall turf panels between 12th and 14th streets. This is just one of many projects going on to make #WashingtonDC safe & beautiful in the buildup to the 250th anniversary of American Independence in July. #Freedom250″
*around the Mall. ICYMI: February 23, 2026 – “D.C. Driver Who Tore Up National Mall Lawn and Menaced Pedestrians Gets 18 Months in Prison”
Ed. Note: There was The American Le Mans Series at the RFK Stadium parking lots back in 2002.
“The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., scheduled for Aug. 22–23, 2026, will offer free general admission, providing open public access to the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall.”
From INDYCAR/Freedom 250 Grand Prix:
“Charting the course of racing history, officials today unveiled the unique race track design and layout for this summer’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., featuring the cars and stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
Set for August 22-23, 2026, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will mark the first‑ever auto race held on the National Mall and the historic city streets of Washington D.C., to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The landmark weekend will be free and open to the public, offering unprecedented access to North America’s premier open-wheel series framed by America’s most iconic symbols of democracy, freedom and unity.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix street circuit will feature a 1.7‑mile, seven‑turn layout, blending the high‑speed demands of INDYCAR racing with the historic character and stunning visuals of the nation’s capital. The racing circuit will wind around the National Mall, incorporating some of America’s most historic and iconic landmarks. (more…)
UPDATE 10:45am Monday: Thanks to Mari for writing, “It is sold out. There is now a waiting list. This is the link.”
Well this is awesome:
“Tulip Day Washington 2026, March 15
This spring, one of America’s most colorful public events will make its debut in the nation’s capital as Tulip Day Washington transforms DC’s National Mall into a breathtaking tulip-picking garden on March 15, 2026.
Approximately 150,000 tulips will be a vibrant, one-day floral showcase with views of the U.S. Capitol. From 11:15 AM – 4:15 PM, visitors will be invited to pick ten tulips for free to welcome the arrival of spring.
EVENT DETAILS (more…)
photo by val proudkii
Thanks to Val for sharing these great shots earlier this week:
“A 12-foot-tall statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands in a frozen-in-time flirty frolic materialized on the National Mall on Tuesday as the White House fumed. (more…)
“National Mall of Pickleball is back for a third year, bringing America’s fastest growing sport back to the National Mall, highlighting the true and inherent aspects of the game – inclusivity and accessibility – and the role pickleball serves in creating community.
WHEN: Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21
WHERE: 12th Street on the National Mall (adjacent to the Smithsonian Metro)”
Thanks to M. for sending from 12th and Jefferson. Schedule of events: (more…)
UPDATE: NBC4 reported: “One person was killed in an apparent workplace accident on the National Mall as a crew delivered a 1979 “art car” painted by Andy Warhol.”
“Dear PoPville,
Something is happening at the mall? The police won’t say anything other than it is a crime scene and an accident and that someone may have been injured.” (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
From a press release:
“U.S. Army Military District of Washington will be participating in the U.S. Army 250th Birthday Festival and Parade, Saturday, June 14.
Due to the incoming military aircraft to support operations, you will notice an increase in noise from June 10-15. The celebration will include several aerial performances from aircraft such as, the UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache and the CH-47 Chinook.
The Army Birthday Festival will begin at 11 a.m. at the National Mall, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Just saw a number of homeland security officers accompanied by tow trucks questioning food trucks folks down by the air and space museum on the mall. Possible ice raids?” (more…)
courtesy Bar Americano
Ed. Note: They will be soft opening next Friday-Sunday (10/18 – 10/20)
From an email:
“We’re rehabbing an old tourist kiosk and transforming it into a little pizza and wine gem surrounded by museums and monuments. Bar Americano is right in front of the Air & Space Museum and a quick stroll to the National Gallery, Hirschhorn, etc. So you can fuel up with a latte and pastry before going to an exhibit, or hang out with a glass of wine and a slice afterwards. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
In anticipation of communication overload, Verizon brought in mobile cell sites on the National Mall to ensure there will not be an outage (more…)