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Category Archives: Celebrations

Fiesta DC

Fiesta DC has been celebrating the Latino community in D.C. for 51 years. Despite the gloomy rain last weekend, the celebration was fantastic.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023Posted inCelebrations2 Comments on Fiesta DC

The Capital Fourth

While D.C. was still mainly a swamp at the birth of this nation, it’s the center of celebrations of the Fourth – a grand concert, parade, and fireworks on the Mall.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJuly 7, 2023July 7, 2023Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on The Capital Fourth

Pride

June is Pride Month, and last weekend D.C. celebrated with a glorious parade.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJune 16, 2023June 16, 2023Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on Pride

Fiesta Asia Street Fair

May is Asian Heritage Month, and one of the biggest events is the Fiesta Asia Street Fair along Pennsylvania Avenue. Here’s what we saw last weekend during the 18th year of the annual festival:

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023Posted inCelebrations2 Comments on Fiesta Asia Street Fair

The High Heel Race

On Tuesday night, large crowds came out for the 35th annual High Heel Race down 17th Street, to admire the elaborate drag costumes and celebrate the LGBTQ community.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictOctober 28, 2022October 28, 2022Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on The High Heel Race

Art All Night and Fiesta DC

This past weekend was rich with festivities, including Art All Night and Fiesta DC Art All Night Art All Night began in 2011, and has now expanded to a two-night festival at 22 locations all over the city. We went to five of them. Barracks Row Music, juggling, light spinning, and a silent disco offered… Continue reading

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictSeptember 30, 2022September 30, 2022Posted inCelebrations2 Comments on Art All Night and Fiesta DC

H Street Festival

The H Street Festival has been one of the largest festivals in D.C. for the past 12 years, extending 11 blocks along H St. NE.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictSeptember 23, 2022September 23, 2022Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on H Street Festival

Pride festivities are back!

After the Pride festival weekend was cancelled in 2020 and limited in 2021 due to the pandemic, we are delighted that the full festivities came back last weekend, as huge crowds watched the parade and attended the festival. Pride Festival The day after the parade, the Pride Festival took over Pennsylvania Avenue. In view of… Continue reading

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJune 17, 2022June 17, 2022Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on Pride festivities are back!

Lunar New Year

The celebrations for the Lunar New Year are low-key again this year during the second year of the pandemic. One highlight is the amazing Chinese lanterns on display at the Kennedy Center, through February 6th.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictFebruary 4, 2022February 4, 2022Posted inCelebrations2 Comments on Lunar New Year

The High Heel Race

The High Heel Race, last Tuesday on 17th Street, has been a D.C. tradition since 1986. Sadly, there was no race last year due to the pandemic, but it came back this year with great happiness for both the participants and the large crowds.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictOctober 29, 2021October 29, 2021Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on The High Heel Race

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