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Spooky gay fun
LGBT Halloween parties are going on throughout the city
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There are tons of local gay Halloween parties planned in the region. All events are for Halloween night (Oct. 31). Here are a few:
D.C. Bear Crue hosts aĀ Monster Bear PartyĀ at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) fromĀ 6-11 p.m.Ā There will be a Halloween costume contest with third prize winner receiving $25 in drink tickets and a bottle of cheap vodka, second prize is $50 in drink tickets and a bottle of Smirnoff and first prize is $100 in drink tickets and a bottle of Grey Goose. For more details, visitĀ dcbearcrue.com.
Mixtape holds its third annual Halloween bashĀ at the Howard Theatre (620 T St., N.W.) fromĀ midnight-4 a.m.Ā DJ Shea Van Horn and DJ Matt Bailer will play a mix of indie, dance and pop. Tickets are $10. For more information, visitĀ thehowardtheatre.com.
Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) hostsĀ Not Another Drag Show: the 10th EditionĀ atĀ 10 p.m.Ā Performances will be by Sofonda Coxxx, Gladys Kravitz, Surley Bossy and many more. There will be a live auction, Halloween costume contest and drink specials. There is a suggested $5 donation at the door to benefit the Gay Menās Chorus of Washingtonās GenOUT youth outreach program. For details, visitĀ greenlanterndc.com.
Phase 1 (525 8th St., S.E.) hosts a Halloween partyĀ ThrillherĀ atĀ 7:30 p.m.Ā There will be a costume contest atĀ midnightĀ with a $300 cash prize. DJ Lez Rage will play tracks and there will be drink specials. For more details, visitĀ phase1dc.com.
Girl Code hostsĀ #GirlCodeFridaze Halloween Edition, a costume party, at Vita Lounge (1318 9th St., N.W.) fromĀ 10 p.m.-3 a.m.Ā Admission is $10 beforeĀ midnightĀ and $15 after. Come in costume and admission is $10 all night. For more information, visitĀ girlcodefridaze.eventbee.com.
Treats or Freaks,Ā an LGBT ladies Halloween party, is at Mad Momos (3605 14th St., N.W.) fromĀ 10 p.m.-3 a.m.Ā DJ Jai Syncere, Dj India and DJ DeeDub will provide music. Come in costume and tickets are $10 before11:30Ā and $15 after, without a costume tickets are $20 all night. There will be four costume contests with cash prizes. For more information, visitĀ dcpridebarhop.com.
Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) hostsĀ Madscience Presents: Freak ShowĀ atĀ 10 p.m.Ā DJ Madscience will host the party. Sasha Adams will host the costume contest with a grand prize of $1,000. Belevedere drinks are $6 all night and there will also be an open vodka bar fromĀ 11 p.m.-midnight. For more information, visitĀ cobaltdc.com.
Number Nine (1435 P St., N.W.) holds aĀ Halloween party atĀ 10 p.m.Ā hosted by Peaches. There will be a costume contest starting atĀ 11 p.m.Ā with a prize of $250 in cash and a $250 Number Nine gift card. For more details, visitĀ numberninedc.com.
The Mansion on O Street (2020 O St., N.W.) hosts aĀ Halloween costume partyĀ fromĀ 8 p.m.-midnight. There will be a DJ, prizes, a chocolate fountain, pumpkin decorating contest and a treasure hunt. During the party guests will have the opportunity to explore the 100 rooms in the mansion. There is also a cash bar. Costume contest categories include best couples costume, most creative, scariest costume and more. Tickets are $50. For more information, visitĀ omansion.com.
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Celebrate July 4 with area fireworks displays
Festivities planned for National Mall, Baltimore, Rehoboth Beach
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The National Mall is the most popular place to watch the D.C. fireworks display; spread a blanket near the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, or the Lincoln Memorial. The 17-minute display starts at 9:09 p.m. and will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
In Baltimore, the Inner Harbor Fourth of July festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and the fireworks and drone show will begin at 9:30 p.m. downtown at the harbor.
The fireworks in Rehoboth Beach, Del., will be held on Saturday, July 6.
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival underway
‘Indigenous Voices of the Americas’ program held on the Mall
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The 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes place on the National Mall June 26āJuly 1, with the program āIndigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian.ā
Since 1967, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has been held on the National Mall; events are free. Festival hours are 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with evening concerts Friday through Sunday from 5:30-7 p.m. For details on specific events, visit festival.si.edu/visit.
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The 2024 Arlington Pride Festival will be held Saturday, June 29 at 12 p.m. at Long Bridge Park.
This event will be a gathering of the community showcasing local talent, food, and vibrant entertainment. The event will be a celebration of diversity and love.
Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.Ā
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