# Special Regulation: Areas of the National Park System, National Capital Region
> **National Park Service** · Final rule. · Published 2008-11-17 · Effective 2008-11-17 · 73 FR 67739
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-27047
- **Category:** park-regulation
- **Sub-agency:** National Park Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 67739
- **CFR reference:** 36 CFR 7
- **Publication date:** 2008-11-17
- **Effective date:** 2008-11-17
## Abstract

The National Park Service (NPS) is finalizing regulations governing viewing of the Inaugural Parade by the Presidential Inaugural Committee. The rule also extends the permissible duration and extent of demonstrations and special events in Washington, DC, including the Inaugural, the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree and Christmas Pathway of Peace, the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Fourth of July Celebration, and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/17/E8-27047/special-regulation-areas-of-the-national-park-system-national-capital-region)
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