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Police Host 2026 Don’t Press Your Luck Anti-Drunk Driving EventARLINGTON, Va. – With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Tuesday this year, festivities will kick off the weekend prior and continue through Tuesday, March 17. Sadly, some individuals may make the dangerous choice to drink and drive following their celebrations, endangering their own lives and the safety of everyone else on the road. Don’t try your luck. Plan your sober ride home ahead of your sham-rockin’ festivities - whether it’s by using a ridesharing service, taxi, public transportation, or designated sober driver. It’s important to remember Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving and even one drink can affect your motor skills and driving ability. According to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), 290 lives were lost nationally in drunk-driving crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period (6:00 p.m. March 16 to 5:59 a.m. March 18) between 2018 and 2022. Each one of these deaths were preventable and are the reason why the Arlington County Police Department is working with NHTSA to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, but also a matter of life and death. Don’t Press Your Luck Event Information As part of the Department’s anti-drunk driving educational efforts, the Arlington County Police Department is hosting an interactive event highlighting the impacts alcohol has on motor skills -- because even one drink is one too many to get behind the wheel. This event is free and open to the public. DATE: Saturday, March 14, 2026 TIME: 8-10 p.m. LOCATION: N. Hudson Street at Wilson Boulevard in Clarendon Road Closure On Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00 p.m. until Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 3:00 a.m.:
The public should expect to see an increased police presence in the area, and motorists are urged to follow law enforcement direction, be mindful of closures, and remain alert for increased pedestrian traffic. Other roads not mentioned may be closed at law enforcement discretion and in the interest of public safety. Parking Restrictions Street parking will be restricted on Wilson Boulevard and Clarendon Boulevard beginning at 8:00 p.m. on March 14. Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs and illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed, please use the online portal to find out the status of your vehicle and where it is located. The online portal is updated in real time. If you cannot locate your vehicle or need additional support using the online portal, call the County non-emergency number at 703-558-2222. SoberRide® Program The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) 2026 St. Patrick's Day SoberRide® program, in partnership with Lyft, will be offered from 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 until 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. For additional information on WRAP's program to ensure area residents have a safe way home on high-risk holidays, visit their website.  
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