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AIDS Walk Baltimore goes to the zoo
Event slated for Sunday, May 1
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AIDS Walk & Run Baltimore will begin and finish at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore (1876 Mansion House Dr., Baltimore) onĀ Sunday, May 1 from 7-10:30 a.m.
Runners can participate in a 3.1-mile timed run through the zoo into Druid Park, ending back at the zoo. Advanced registration is $35 and day-of-race registration is $40. Advanced registration for participants 12 and under is $10. Day of registration for 12 and under is free. The walk portion is recommended for children and adults of all ages. The route goes through the zoo walking along side the animals. General walk registration is $25 and for participants 12 and under $10. All participants can enjoy the zoo after the race. Everyone is encouraged to raise a minimum of $100 to receive a commemorative event T-shirt.
Top three fundraisers will receive a prize. For more information, visit baltimoreaidswalk.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 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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