The last Open Streets event of the year is underway Saturday morning in Northwest D.C.
A one mile stretch of Wisconsin Avenue in the Tenleytown/Friendship Heights area will be cordoned off until the early afternoon so people can enjoy fitness classes, live music and other vendors in this family friendly street fair.
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Since the road is closed, those who are interested in attending are encouraged to Metro, bus, bike or scooter there way to the location so they can enjoy what Ward 3 businesses have to offer.
Road closures will last from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The event is free and suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
小萝莉影视’s Shayna Estulin contributed to this report.
