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Washington, DC is all about Summer FREEdom Savings. From Memorial Day through Labor Day the nation’s capital comes alive with inspiring military band performances, colorful festivals, proud neighborhood celebrations and free outdoor concerts. Come discover the DC you want to see.
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| Win a DC Getaway Package From monuments and memorials to museums and festivals, there are some things you can only do in DC. Enter to win a Luxe DC, Family-friendly or Urban Explorer getaway package and discover the DC you want to see. Entries must be submitted by July 25, 2007. More >> |
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| Memorial Day Activities May 28 Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for the sacrifice and service of America's veterans and soldiers. Create powerful memories with your family by visiting Washington, DC's memorials and monuments marking the service and sacrifice of those in the Korean, Vietnam, WWI and WWII wars. Throw a blanket on the U.S. Capitol lawn for star-studded performances, or steak your territory on Constitution Avenue to observe grand parades. Wreath laying ceremonies take place at Arlington National Cemetery as well as the Navy and Vietnam memorials. More >> |
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| Explore Inspiring Art Fun and excitement coexist with the fancy and refined in Washington, DC; a morning browsing high-brow art at the elegant Phillips Collection or the hip design district on Seventh Street might be followed by an afternoon of casual fun exploring the International Spy Museum. This summer don't miss out on these exhibitions: Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918-1945, June 10 - Sep 3 at the National Gallery of Art; Modernism: Designing a New World 1914-1939, Thru July 29 at the Corcoran Gallery of Art; and American Impressionism: Paintings from The Phillips Collection, June 16 - Sep 16 at The Phillips Collection. More >> Image Credit: Ern? Weisz, gyári munkás (Ern? Weisz, Factory Worker), 1932. National Gallery of Art - Modernity in Central Europe, 1918-1945. |
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| Smithsonian Folklife Festival June 27-July 1 & July 4-8 The Festival includes day and evening programs of music, song, dance, celebratory performance, crafts and cooking demonstrations. Through craft demonstrations, dance, musical performances, and hands-on activities, Mekong River: Connecting Cultures will introduce visitors to the diverse cultures of the Mekong River. Five stages, including a family learning center, will feature traditions as diverse as Vietnamese opera, Thai shadow puppetry, Cambodian classical dance, and Chinese gourd flute music. More >> |
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| July 4th Festivities July 4 There's no better place to celebrate the nation's birthday than in the nation's capital. Dazzling fireworks, rousing concerts and grand festivals make great fun for all the family. There are lots of vantage points to view the fireworks display on the National Mall with its monuments and memorials as a spectacular backdrop. Dive right in and enjoy the concert on the Mall with the masses. For a broader view, opt for a dinner cruise along the Potomac. Want to do the Fourth like a local? Stake out a spot at one of DC's many rooftop restaurants and bars. More >> |
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| Capital Fringe Festival July 19-29 Enjoy hundreds of performances by adventurous and innovative artists from DC, Baltimore, the United States and overseas. More than 20 traditional and nontraditional venues host theater, dance, music, poetry, spoken word, puppetry and art forms unclassifiable. More >> |
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| DC Restaurant Week August 6-12 Join Washington, DC's finest restaurants for awe-inspiring, 3-course prix-fixe meals prepared especially for this gourmet event this summer. Lunch is just $20.07 and dinner is $30.07. More >> |
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