Waterways around the District will be closed off as part of the security plan for the upcoming military parade marking the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.

The preliminary plan is to block off access to the Potomac River from in Hains Point all the way up to the Key Bridge, News4 has learned.

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Not everyone is happy with that decision.

Capt. Tim Blanchard, who runs the Fish the Potomac charter boat company near Navy Yard had his sights set on a busy day June 14.

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"It's Father’s Day weekend — so that’s one of the biggest weekends to get out on the water," Blanchard said.

But the

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