It’s the end of the world as we know it. 

Okay, probably not, especially because budget fights in Congress have been pretty much run-of-the-mill for a half-century.

Maybe there won’t be balls of fire and giant sinkholes, but the shutdown would have serious effects on the District if Congress is still in a stalemate after tonight.

For one, about 6,400 federal employees will be furloughed. The city is estimated too lose about $200 million dollars a day during the shut down.

What else will hurt?

As part of the National Park System, the monuments on the National Mall could be barricaded off in the event of a shut down. Fountains will also be turned off, disappointing monument tour-goers everywhere. They won’t like it either that the Capitol will be closed for visits.

Even the 24 weddings planned to take place on the National Mall will be canceled.

White House interns won’t get to come in anymore.

Worst yet, the Panda Cam at the National Zoo will turn off.

A ray of hope: D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray is determined to keep the city open, meaning essential city services will likely continue.

But unfortunately the government shutdown is not the same as a snow day. Classes will continue as scheduled.