As we told you on Monday in our first installment of the Commencement Speaker Scouting Report, Howard University will be leading off this season’s college graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 9. Howard University Police Chief Leroy K. James announced the following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic for several days in preparation for commencement activities. Most of these closures are on the Howard campus, but LeDroit Park and Shaw residents will want to make a note of them.

Starting at 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 7 and lasting through until Saturday, May 9 at 10 p.m., the following streets will be closed:

• 600 block of Howard Place NW
• 2100 – 2700 blocks of 6th Street NW
• 600 block of Fairmont Street NW
• 600 block of Girard Street NW

Additionally, the 400 – 600 blocks of College Street NW will closed Saturday only, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.