Learn something new about your city this month! District of Columbia residents, as well as residents within a 50 mile radius can take advantage of some of our tours and attractions for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass!
Support the performing arts at the Atlas Performing Arts Center’s Intersections Festival. 2022’s theme is “where the art world and the real world intersect”. See dancers, musical artists, actors, and more perform their own interpretations of the theme to provoke thoughtful analysis from the audience.
Four Courts Four Miler
Ireland’s Four Courts
Race directly to a pint at Ireland’s Four Courts Pub in the Four Courts Four Miler. While the course is relatively flat, you can still expect the run to be challenging, and by the end, you’ll be more than ready to celebrate your accomplishment with fellow runners at the bar.
Shamrock Fest D.C.
2400 E Capitol Street
ShamrockFest is a massive St. Paddy’s Day festival, where thousands shake their shamrocks to a variety of current and nostalgic rock bands. It’s pure shenanigans where the beer flows strong and everyone is Irish for the day.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown D.C.
May the luck of the Irish be with you at D.C.’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Marching down Constitution Ave., you’ll see dancers, musical artists, and a variety of culturally relevant floats. Alongside the parade route, you’ll find food, raffles, and plenty of activities to entertain the whole family.
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Clover Beer Fest
Hook Hall
Thanks to the luck o’ the Irish, Clover Beer Fest is returning for 2022! Stocked with your favorite Irish beers and ciders, plus unlimited access to green beer, there is something for everyone!
KANKYE - Conjure Film Festival
KANKYE – Conjure Film Festival exists to educate and empower our people through film in the exploration of our Ancestrally-inherited Religious traditions as Afurakani/Afuraitkaitnit (African-Black) people in America.
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival
Celebrate Japanese culture and admire the stunning cherry blossoms at Washington D.C.’s annual National Cherry Blossom Festival. The city turns pink and white as the blossoms come into full bloom, creating a pretty image to kick offspring.
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Pink Tie Party
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Rock your finest pink attire at the 2022 Pink Tie Dinner Party! This year, the beloved tradition featuring food, fashion, and fun returns as the Pink Tie Dinner Party in a new format showcasing an exclusive, intimate fundraiser celebration.
Blossom Kite Festival
Washington Monument Grounds
The Blossom Kite Festival is a long-standing DC tradition encouraging attendees of all ages ti fly kites among the cherry blossom trees. The iconic outdoor event is fun, free, and open to the public. This year will feature both virtual and in-person options so that you can fly your kite from your favorite neighborhood park or anywhere across the globe.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series
Run through the Capital to the beat of popular rock songs in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Race. Whether you choose to do a 5k or a half marathon, you can get your exercise in with a stunning backdrop of landmarks, such as the White House.