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Category Archives: Celebrations

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

Juneteenth

Juneteenth has been celebrated since 1866 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This year, it was declared a Federal holiday, and as President Biden said, “All Americans can feel the power of this day, and learn from our history.”

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictJune 25, 2021June 25, 2021Posted inCelebrations4 Comments on Juneteenth

Good luck to the Nats!

The Nats open their season in a few days, and we are very nostalgic for the time less than two years ago when the Nats won the World Series and the pandemic had not yet started. Here’s a look back at the victory parade and the way we used to be able to celebrate and crowd all together

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMarch 26, 2021March 26, 2021Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on Good luck to the Nats!

Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, can seem superficially like a Mexican version of Halloween – same time of year, involving elaborate dress and decorations. But Dia de los Meurtos is a serious holiday nothing like the frivolity of Halloween. During the two-day event, people remember and celebrate their beloved family members… Continue reading

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictNovember 1, 2019November 7, 2019Posted inCelebrations2 Comments on Dia de los Muertos

Festivals!

As the temperature rises in D.C., things become more festive. Each weekend brings another joyous occasion. There are celebrations of music, celebrations of culture, and celebrations of food and drink. In fact, there is even Click D.C., a month-long celebration of photography and we’re joining in the fun with the Festival Project, where we’re inviting… Continue reading

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMay 31, 2019May 31, 2019Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on Festivals!

Memorial Day

There are monuments and memorials everywhere in D.C., but the most special memorials are when we stop to celebrate and honor those who have served. To participate in honoring the day, come to the Memorial Day parade or go to concerts and other remembrances. Memorial Day celebrations have been going on since after the Civil… Continue reading

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMay 24, 2019Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on Memorial Day

Happy birthday, Moke!

On April 15th, the zoo’s adorable baby gorilla Moke had his first birthday. The zoo threw him a party, with special treats and presents. He spent the whole party clinging to his mother’s back, and let the other gorillas enjoy the festivities. The highlight of the party was a frozen cake. Baraka, Moke’s father, took… Continue reading

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictApril 19, 2019April 19, 2019Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on Happy birthday, Moke!

The Missing Parade

For the last 48 years, there’s always been a St. Patrick’s Day Parade down Constitution Avenue. But now the luck of the Irish has run out. Sadly, the cost of security, especially after the tragedy in Nice, has grown so high that the parade organizers can no longer afford to put on the parade. So… Continue reading

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictMarch 15, 2019March 15, 2019Posted inCelebrationsLeave a comment on The Missing Parade

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