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Commemorations continue through next weekend

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(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Tuesday, Dec. 1

Whitman-Walker Health (1525 14th St., N.W.) holds its annual World AIDS Day candlelight vigil tonight from 6-10 p.m. The vigil will honor those who have been lost to AIDS.

Whitman-Walker Health will also have free and confidential HIV testing outside CVS at 845 Bladensburg Rd., N.E. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will also be giveaways and free counseling.

There is a charity ride at Flywheel (1927 Florida Ave., N.W.) from 8-9:30 p.m. Registration starts at 8 p.m. The ride begins at 8:30 p.m. Register to be a cyclist for $55 or donate any amount to be a supporter.

Friday, Dec. 4

Reel Affirmations presents a screening of ā€œDesert Migrationā€ at Human Rights Campaign Equality Center (1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) at 7 p.m. The documentary explores the stories of long-term HIV/AIDS survivors and how they deal with treatment, PTSD, isolation and depression. Rayceen Pendarvis will give an introduction and moment of silence. Director Daniel F. Cardone will be present for a Q&A discussion after the screening. Tickets are $25 and include one complimentary cocktail/drink and a catered reception.

Saturday, Dec. 5

SoulCycle Mount Vernon (601 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.) hosts a charity ride in honor of World AIDS day. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. The ride starts at 2 p.m. Register to be a cyclist for $55 or donate any amount to be a supporter.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Zengo (1508 14th St., N.W.) holds a charity ride for World AIDS Day with registration starting at 2:30 p.m. and the ride beginning at 3 p.m. Register to be a cyclist for $55 or donate any amount to be a supporter.

For more details on these events, visit whitman-walker.org.

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Celebrate July 4 with area fireworks displays

Festivities planned for National Mall, Baltimore, Rehoboth Beach

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The Independence Day fireworks display is scheduled for July 4. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

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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A performance at the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. (Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution)

The 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes place on the National Mall June 26ā€“July 1, with the program ā€œIndigenous 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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Arlington Pride is here

Festival to be held at Long Bridge Park

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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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