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Downtown DC

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DowntownDC Summer Kick-Off
The street-level view of a MANGO clothing store in a red brick building. The storefront features large windows displaying mannequins dressed in apparel, flanking a central glass double-door entrance. The second floor has large, multi-paned windows, and the building's facade is framed by a couple of bare-limbed trees.

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Hotels

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Plan Your Visit

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Things To Do

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Wednesdays in June

Lunchtime In The Park

No laptop screens. No desk lunches. No emails. Enjoy the real lunch break at Franklin Park, starting June 3.

Recharge Your Day
Thursdays in June & July

DowntownDC Live! at Anthem Row

Turn up your summer with live music, vibrant vibes, and undeniable DowntownDC energy.

Sound On
Saturdays in June & July

Fitness at Franklin

Heat up your routine with open-air fitness classes all summer long — recharge, reset, and move with the energy of Downtown DC.

Get Moving
June 12 - 14

United In Play Soccer Celebration Watch Party

Come out and cheer loud for the world’s games and city’s spirit.

Join the Celebration
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About the BID

Downtown DC is the most diverse and exciting neighborhood in one of the most important cities in the world.

Here, locals and visitors find the most thrilling experiences of DC in 140 walkable and transit-rich blocks: business, education, and government; shopping and dining; parks, art, music, sports, theater, history—adding up to a bright future.

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