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Latinx Pride celebrates ‘Sweet 16’

Cooking, kayaking, dancing and more are on offer as the community celebrates the season

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DC Latinx Pride in the 2019 Capital Pride Parade. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The 16th annual Latinx Pride continues this year with several in-person events. Cooking, kayaking, dancing and more are on offer as the LGBTQ Latinx community celebrates the season. Here is a list of the various activities and how you can participate:

Orgullosamente Outdoors

Sunday, June 5
12 p.m.
Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water Street, N.W.
Free! (or $18 if you are running late)
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Latino Outdoors DMV and DC Latinx Pride invite you to head out on the Potomac for some queer kayaking. Organizers advise you to arrive early to secure a free one hour kayak. Though if you run late, you can still go kayaking for $18 an hour.

Official  DC Latinx Pride Party

DC Latinx Pride Fiesta. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Thursday, June 9
9 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Howard Theatre
620 T Street, N.W.
$20-$75
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The 16th annual DC Latinx Pride Fiesta will be held this year at the historic Howard Theatre. Come dance the night away and celebrate with the community.

La Cocina

Friday, June 10
12 p.m. | 2 p.m. | 4 p.m.
online event on Facebook Live

“Cooking has never been just about food,” the organizers tell us. Join Kraig, Dee and Jose in one of three sessions on Friday on Facebook Live as they take us into their homes to prepare their favorite foods.

La Platica

(Photo courtesy of the Rainbow Railroad)

Wednesday, June 15
6 p.m.
online event on Facebook Live

Latinx Pride continues with a talk about mental health and the importance of speaking about the current challenges in the economy and violence directed towards BIPOC.

Papi Brunch

Sunday, June 19
12 p.m.
Los Hermanos Dominican Restaurant
1428 Park Road, N.W.
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Celebrate Pride Month Dominican edition at the Papi Brunch on Sunday.

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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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