[cheers] i met a man from the czech .epublic this is an international event. everyone is here to enjoy the fourth of july celebration. our country is 241 years old today. better place to celebrate than constitution avenue with all of these amazing people? the parade started at 11:45 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. keep in mind that parking is terrible. adriana: good news for metro riders today. off-peak fares will be in effect all day long. no track work scheduled. the rails are open and asked the half hour until midnight. half hour until midnight. we have a look at traffic. >> not too bad as long as you stay away from downtown, as we just mentioned. view ofstreet, a great the parade. we saw police go buy a moment ago, and the parade is underway. the national mall is to be avoided if you are driving, of course, that goes without saying. up on the wrapped bridge, already loin . a little heavier in the third street tunnel the opposite way. let's take a look at the 4th street bridge. northbound is blocked off. on the outbound side. 95 in virginia will be wide open. a