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May 27 | 11AM - 1PM

DowntownDC Summer Kick-Off

Live music, ice cream, lawn games, and giveaways—Franklin Park is turning up the summer vibes.

Kick Off Summer
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May 18 - July 12

PUTT in the Park

Play, unwind, and soak up the city in style with a fresh take on outdoor fun.

Grab A Club
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Every Wednesday 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
Every Thursday in June & July

DowntownDC Live! at Anthem Row

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

Sound On
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Plan Your Visit

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Dining & Bars
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Cherry Blossom Daruma
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.

Shopping

Hotels

Theatres
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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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