A photograph of an urban pedestrian walkway lined with glass-fronted shops. Colorful, translucent, rainbow-colored ribbons or fabric banners are suspended overhead, casting long, dramatic shadows onto the light-colored brick pavement below. Large concrete planters with trimmed green shrubs line the path. People are visible walking further down the brightly lit walkway. The sun shines brightly from above, highlighting the colors.

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Kicks Off on June 20

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
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June 20 | 3PM - 7:30 PM

Capital Pride Parade

Watch the parade, cheer on the marchers, and feel Pride come alive across Downtown DC.

Celebrate in Color
INHERITANCE
June 20 - 21

INHERITANCE – A Nommo House Exhibition

A powerful exploration of identity, memory, and legacy.

Reflect and Reclaim
On Display

Prism 250

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

Look Up
A whimsical illustration set against a green background that suggests grass and sky. A large, shiny, pink golf ball with dimples is centered in the image. Around it are three miniature mini-golf courses, outlined in red, each with its own flag. The courses are small, cartoonish depictions of putting greens with obstacles.
Now through July 12

PUTT in the Park

Putt your way through summer in style at CityCenterDC.

Swing By
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Dining & Bars
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Summer Events
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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Downtown DC Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

Arts & Culture
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Pride in Downtown DC
A sunny alleyway with outdoor dining tables, green chairs, and large patio umbrellas in Downtown DC.
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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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