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Essential

GUIDE

Excitement is building for Rescue The Republic! The Essential Guide covers crucial details including directions to the venue, parking options, airport and bus parking, drop-off points, and nearby hotel accommodations.

By familiarizing yourself with these aspects, you will be well-equipped to navigate the event with ease and focus on making the most of your experience. 

GETTING THERE

The Rescue The Republic Event is located on the West end of the National Mall between the Washington Monument and the World War II Memorial.
Address: 58–78 15th St NW, Washington, DC  20230 (38.89148° N, 77.03393° W)

Gate Locations:

  • Gate 1: Is located off 15th ST NW and Constitution Ave NW, directly North of the Washington Monument.  
  • Gate 2: Is located on the South end of the event perimeter, off the Urban Trek and South Washington Monument Pathway. South of the Washington Monument. 

When To Arrive:

Gates open at 8 a.m. Sunday, September 29, 2024. Security screenings will be at all entrances. Please check the prohibited items list before you arrive.

PARKING

There are many options for public parking within walking distance of the event. We suggest that you reserve your parking spot in advance through Spot Hero to ensure that you can secure a space closest to the Washington Monument.  

Spot Hero Pre-Pay Parking Options:

  1. Anytime prior to arrival you may go to spothero.com and reserve your parking spot.
  2. Key in Book Parking Near (landmark) “Washington Monument” or “World War II Memorial”.
  3. Set reservation dates and times (for example, arriving Sunday)
  • Enter After Sun, Sep 29, 7:30 AM
  • Exit Before Sun, Sep 29, 8:00 PM

4. You may add preferences via filters (e.g., self-parking, covered parking, EV Charging, etc.)

5. Select your spot from available locations

6. Complete online transaction 

Food & Beverage Policy

There will be no food or beverages for sale inside the event space. We will have food trucks nearby, outside the security screening gates, which will be the nearest access to purchase food and drinks.  

NOTICE: Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on National Park Service property, including the National Mall.  

Food & Beverage Locations: Food trucks will be located along Constitution Ave NW, East of 15th St NW.
Along The National Mall:

  • Sweet Home Cafe: Located inside The National Museum of African American History
  • Pavillion Cafe: Located between the National Museum of Art & the National Museum of Natural History
PROHIBITED ITEMS

 The National Parks Service prohibits any weapons, alcohol, glass containers, explosives, fireworks, drones, and much more. 

Please review the entire list of prohibited items here.