Washington is bracing for a weekend of road closures, security checkpoints, and heightened law enforcement presence ahead of UFC’s Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn.

The main fight is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday, with President Donald Trump expected to attend as part of the festivities surrounding his 80th birthday and Flag Day. A military flyover and other ceremonial events are also planned during the weekend.

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