Upcoming Events in Washington, DC Area
Event Information Provided by Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation
JUNE
SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
Date: June 25-29, 2008
Location: National Mall
Description: The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is an international exposition of living cultural heritage annually produced outdoors on the National Mall in Washington, DC by the Smithsonian Institution's Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. For addtional information, visit the website: www.folklife.si.edu/center/festival.html
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JULY
JULY 4TH INDEPENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Date: July 4, 2008
Location: Constitution Avenue and 7th Street
Description: America's Independence Day Parade takes place late in the morning on July 4th, right on Constitution Avenue and 7th Street before a street audience of about 300,000 spectators. The Parade consists of invited bands, military and specialty units, floats and VIP's, and is a patriotic red, white and blue celebration of America's birthday.For additional information, visit the website: www.july4thparade.com
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CAPITAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
Date: July 10-27, 2008
Location: Penn Quarter Neighborhood
Description: The Capital Fringe Festival is an annual performing arts festival in Washinton, DC featuring more than 500 performances in several venues around the Penn Quarter neighborhood. The Festival introduces new, risk-taking art, and non-traditional performances including theater, dance, music, poetry, puppetry and more. For additional information, visit the website: www.capfringe.org
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AUGUST
LEGG MASON TENNIS CLASSIC
Date: August 9-17, 2008
Location: William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park
Description: The Legg Mason Tennis Classic is an annual late-summer men's tennis tournament in Washington, DC as part of the ATP Tour. It was first held in 1969. The Legg Mason Tennic Classic is now one of the United States Open Series of hard-court tournaments leading up to the US Open in September. For additional information, visit the website: www.leggmasontennisclassic.com
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SEPTEMBER
NATIONAL BLACK FAMILY REUNION
Date: September 6-7, 2008
Location: National Mall
Description: The National Black Family Reunion Celebration is a two-day cultural event celebrating the enduring strengths and traditional values of the African American Family. The festival, sponsored by the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., includes free concerts, arts and crafts, an international marketplace, health screenings, food and activities for kids. For additional information, visit the website: www.ncnw.org/events/reunion.htm
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ADAMS MORGAN DAY FESTIVAL
Date: September 14, 2008
Time: Parade start time: 2pm
Location: Adams Morgan Neighborhood
Description: The 30th Annual Adams Morgan neighborhood throws a free party with live music, a kids' fair, specialty arts and crafts from around the world and food vendors. Enjoy sidewalk cafes, colorful vendors, cultural demonstrations and dances. For additional information, visit the website: www.adamsmorgandayfestival.com
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NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
Date: September 27, 2008
Location: National Mall
Description: The National Book Festival, an annual event held each September on the National Mall in Washington, DC is a celebration of the joy of books and reading sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by first lady Laura Bush. Attendees visit with more than 70 award-winning authors, illustrators, and poets who will talk about and sign their books. For additional information, visit the website: www.loc.gov/bookfest/
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