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Final movies and concerts + small business grants + a weekend for kids
July 12, 2023
 
 
Never before has an event like this one filled Franklin Park: Get all the details about Kids World, happening on July 28-30! Between now and then, you can also experience live music and movies at the park, explore new programming at McPherson Square, and enjoy daily live performances at Woodrow Wilson Plaza.

On the business side: A couple of grants are accepting applications to support small business owners, and businesses can apply to operate for extended hours during the FIFA Women’s World Cup. We also want to congratulate the restaurants that won at Sunday’s RAMMY awards.

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From noon to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 28, Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30, there’s exciting programming for children throughout all of Franklin Park. Activations include:
  • Story land story time with special guest appearances
  • Pop-up children’s bookstore
  • Hands-on science, nature, art, and craft projects
  • Teatime with Paddington Bear
  • Stuff-your-own-bear station
  • Meet and learn from kid entrepreneurs
  • Superhero workouts with Black Panther, Wonder Woman, and Spiderman
  • Rock out with youth bands, singers, dancers, and other performers
  • KW dance party with DJ Princess Christiona
  • Trackless train rides and much more!
Plus, you'll be able to meet this bear above in person. Bring the whole family! And if you’re able to volunteer, be a part of the big day by signing up to help. 
 
 
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Earlier this week, the 2023 RAMMY Awards celebrated the best talents in D.C.’s hospitality industry. Winners from DowntownDC included L’Ardente for Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year and Urban Roast, which received the public’s vote for Best Brunch. Jaleo by José Andrés also earned a 2023 Honorary Milestone RAMMY Award for its three decades in business.
 
 
 
 
 
 
The NAACP and liquor brand Bacardi are teaming up on a new B.A.R. support and grant program for Black-owned businesses that provide alcohol services or sales. Black-owned businesses with a liquor license or with aspirations to serve liquor can apply for grants of $10,000. Applications close Wednesday, July 30.

Pet food brand Cesar launched a grant program to help small-business owners make their workplaces more dog-friendly. The grants, $2,500 or $5,000, can be used for new dog programs or expanding existing ones. Winners will also receive free Cesar products and up to three hours of consultative work. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 28.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Get ready for the BID’s McPherson Square Summer Series, starting later this month. Expect pop-up activations such as live music in the morning, midday mixers, and evening gatherings. Follow us on social media for updates and announcements of new events.
 
 
 
 
 
 
From salsa to strings and blues to swing, Live! Concert Series on the Plaza features hot entertainment for the downtown community. Through September 15 on weekdays from noon to 1:00 p.m., enjoy free lunchtime performances with the area’s most talented entertainers at Wilson Plaza.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hear live music during your lunch and see some movies, all at Franklin Park:
 
 
 
 
 
 
If you own a restaurant or bar and are interested in showing the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup, which will take place in Australia and New Zealand, there’s good news: Eligible licensees may operate 24 hours and sell and serve alcohol between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. from July 20 through August 20. Businesses need to register and pay a non-refundable $100 fee by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17. If you have questions, email abca.alcohollicensing@dc.gov and include “Women’s World Cup” in the subject line.
 
 
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The Downtown Action Plan is a collaborative effort — led by the Golden Triangle and DowntownDC BIDs, in partnership with the Federal City Council and with support from the D.C. government — to reimagine D.C.’s central business area for a successful future. And we want your ideas! What needs to change? What would you like to see? No idea is too small or too large, and no topic is off the table. Go to ReimagineDowntownDC.com to submit your thoughts. While you’re there, learn more about the Action Plan, see where we are in the process, and sign up for emails to stay engaged. Thank you!
 
 
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