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St. Patrick’s Day events happening all week in D.C.

Dignity Washington returns to city march on March 12

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An LGBT contingent in last year’s St. Patrick’s Parade was cheered by the crowd. (Photo courtesy of Dignity Washington)

Dignity Washington marches in the D.C. St. Patrick’s Day Parade for the third year in a row on Sunday, March 12 starting at noon. The parade route proceeds down Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th streets, N.W. The parade’s theme is “Irish in Public Service.” Cody Keenan, former director of speech writing for the White House, serves as the parade’s grand marshal. For details, visit facebook.com/dignitywashington.

ShamrockFest will be at RFK Stadium (2400 E Capitol St., N.E.) on Saturday, March 11 from 2-10 p.m. Headliners include Dropkick Murphys, Coolio, House of Pain and Carbon Leaf. There will be more than 30 bands performing, carnival rides, Irish dancers and more. General admission is $45. VIP admission is $110 and includes bottomless beer from 2-7 p.m., access to the VIP area, a DJ stage, VIP party games and VIP seating. For more information, visit shamrockfest.com.

Tropicalia (2001 14th St., N.W.) hosts St. Patrick’s Fiesta on Friday, March 18 from 8-11 p.m. Latin-fusion band Zakke and alternative latin band Fermina-X perform. Doors open at 8 p.m. and show starts at 9 p.m. Admission is free. For more details, visit facebook.com/ama.musicosunidos.

Star & Shamrock (1341 H St., N.E.) hosts Shamrock’s Shave Off for Kids with Cancer on Saturday, March 11 from 2-5 p.m. Participants can shave their head, volunteer or donate to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to fund childhood cancer research grants. For details, visit facebook.com/starandshamrock.

The Mansion on O Street (2020 O St., N.W.) hosts its Get Lucky hunt through Sunday, March 18. Explore the themed rooms and search for secret doors and luck-themed items. Tickets are $35. For more information, visit omusueum.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 26–July 1, with the program “Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian.”

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

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