Advisory
Blue Angels Practice/Demonstration - Tuesday, May 21, 2019 & Wednesday, May 22, 2019
The Blue Angels will perform above the Severn River, Tuesday and Wednesday at 1400 hours, as part of the Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week. These events are free and open to the public. The Blue Angels are the US Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron and fly a team of six Navy F/A – 18 Hornets. The team will perform a variety of high-speed, aerobatic, precision-maneuvers during their approximately 45 minute, narrated air show at the Naval Academy:
Naval Academy Bridge (Md. Rt. 450) Closures
The Naval Academy Bridge will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the times listed below:
US Naval Graduation - Friday, May 24, 2019 @ 1000 hours:
The purpose of the attached memo is to remind all personnel of the US Naval Academy Graduation this Friday, May 24, 2019 @ 1000 hours. There will be several street closures as Midshipmen march to the Navy Stadium, where the graduation ceremony will take place. Needless to say, traffic congestion in Annapolis will be heavy.
There will be no parking for State employees at the Navy Stadium lot, due to the graduation. Therefore, all State and private vehicles must be removed from the lot by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Any vehicles that remain on the lot will be towed.
Arrangements have been made for employees to park in the Calvert Street Garage, Parking Lot K across from the Tawes building, and the Tawes Visitor Lot. A MCP Police or Security Officer will be on duty from 0700 to 1300 hours to check state IDs for entrance to the garage and lots.
The state shuttle will be running, starting at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) parking lot on Herbert Sachs Blvd. onto Rowe Blvd, following its normal route. This service will operate on the detoured route from 0640 hours to 2000 hours.
The City of Annapolis will run shuttle service beginning 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. for employees of the Tawes Complex and other State Buildings. Employees will be able to catch the shuttle at the bus stop on the corner of Calvert and Bladen Street and at DNR. Please allow sufficient time in your commute for the shuttle.
Due to the Naval Academy Graduation, State employees working in the City of Annapolis on May 24th, will have the option of liberal leave. Extensive traffic congestion and possible road closures are anticipated. Employees will be able to park in the Navy Lot on Saturday, May 25th.
Blue Angels Practice/Demonstration - Tuesday, May 21, 2019 & Wednesday, May 22, 2019 
Blue Angels Practice/Demonstration - Tuesday, May 21, 2019 & Wednesday, May 22, 2019:
The Blue Angels will perform above the Severn River, Tuesday and Wednesday at 1400 hours, as part of the Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week. These events are free and open to the public. The Blue Angels are the US Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron and fly a team of six Navy F/A – 18 Hornets. The team will perform a variety of high-speed, aerobatic, precision-maneuvers during their approximately 45 minute, narrated air show at the Naval Academy:
- Tuesday, May 21st the Blue Angels will perform circle and arrival maneuvers between 1130 and 1330 hours, followed by a rehearsal of their flight demonstration between 1400 and 1600 hours (All times are subject to change).
- Wednesday, May 22nd the Blue Angels performance and flight demonstration will be between 1400 and 1600 hours. Spectators can tune into WNAV radio on 1430 AM and 99.9 FM to hear the broadcast of the narration.
Naval Academy Bridge (Md. Rt. 450) Closures
The Naval Academy Bridge will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the times listed below:
- Tuesday, May 21st from 1045 to 1300 hours and again from 1345 to 1600 hours or upon completion of rehearsal.
- Wednesday, May 22nd from 1345 to 1600 hours or upon conclusion of the flight demonstration.
US Naval Graduation - Friday, May 24, 2019 @ 1000 hours:
The purpose of the attached memo is to remind all personnel of the US Naval Academy Graduation this Friday, May 24, 2019 @ 1000 hours. There will be several street closures as Midshipmen march to the Navy Stadium, where the graduation ceremony will take place. Needless to say, traffic congestion in Annapolis will be heavy.
There will be no parking for State employees at the Navy Stadium lot, due to the graduation. Therefore, all State and private vehicles must be removed from the lot by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Any vehicles that remain on the lot will be towed.
Arrangements have been made for employees to park in the Calvert Street Garage, Parking Lot K across from the Tawes building, and the Tawes Visitor Lot. A MCP Police or Security Officer will be on duty from 0700 to 1300 hours to check state IDs for entrance to the garage and lots.
The state shuttle will be running, starting at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) parking lot on Herbert Sachs Blvd. onto Rowe Blvd, following its normal route. This service will operate on the detoured route from 0640 hours to 2000 hours.
The City of Annapolis will run shuttle service beginning 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. for employees of the Tawes Complex and other State Buildings. Employees will be able to catch the shuttle at the bus stop on the corner of Calvert and Bladen Street and at DNR. Please allow sufficient time in your commute for the shuttle.
Due to the Naval Academy Graduation, State employees working in the City of Annapolis on May 24th, will have the option of liberal leave. Extensive traffic congestion and possible road closures are anticipated. Employees will be able to park in the Navy Lot on Saturday, May 25th.
Traffic will be heavy on all three days, as many visitors will come to Annapolis to be part of these activities. Keep on mind that this is also Memorial Day Weekend. Needless to say, traffic congestion will be heavy the rest of this week and additional time should be added to your commute.
Address/Location
Maryland Capitol Police
301 West Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 410-767-4793