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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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Arts & Culture
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Things To Do

July 29 | 12PM - 2PM

Lunchtime in the Park

No laptop screens. No desk lunches. No emails. Enjoy the real lunch break at Franklin Park, every Wednesday.

Recharge Your Day
Summer Events
July 30 | 5:30 PM - 9PM

DowntownDC Live! at Anthem Row

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

Fitness at Franklin
August 1 | 9AM - 11AM

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
Otakon 2026
July 31 - August 2

Otakon 2026

Step into the ultimate celebration of anime, cosplay, gaming, and fan experiences.

Suite Up
Prism 250
On Display

Prism 250

Experience a dazzling tribute where color, community, and celebration come together.

Look Up
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Capital Harvest on the Plaza 2026
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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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