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Category Archives: Celebrations

High Heel Race

Tuesday was the 38th annual High Heel Race, and it remains as wonderful as ever.

©Miki Jourdan

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictOctober 31, 2025October 31, 2025Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on High Heel Race

Pride

Capital Pride was as wonderful as ever this year, with the parade on Saturday and the festival on Sunday.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on Pride

Fiesta Asia

Fiesta Asia last weekend was the culmination of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in D.C., with a celebration on Pennsylvania Avenue in sight of the Capitol.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on Fiesta Asia

Cherry Blossom Festival

The cherry blossoms last only a week, but the festival lasts for a month, full of activities all over the city.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictApril 19, 2024April 19, 2024Posted inCelebrations4 Comments on Cherry Blossom Festival

A very festive weekend

With both Chinese New Year and Mardi Gras celebrations this weekend, there were lots of festivities in the city.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on A very festive weekend

High Heel Race

The 36th annual High Heel Race took place on 17th Street on Tuesday night, and it was full of the usual fabulousity

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on High Heel Race

Art All Night

Art All Night started in 2011, and last weekend’s celebration was a fantastic display of creativity in D.C. – with more than 20 neighborhoods participating and an estimated 180,000 people attending.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictOctober 6, 2023October 6, 2023Posted inCelebrations, Performers & artists2 Comments on Art All Night

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 inCelebrations3 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

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