The Mayor will attend Emancipation Day events throughout the day – both ticketed and open. In the evening, Mayor Bowser will deliver welcome remarks at the DC Film Festival’s opening night at AMC Mazza Gallerie Theater.
Emancipation Day Events
8 am
Emancipation Day Prayer Breakfast
Location: The Willard Hotel
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Open Press
*Closest Metro: Metro Center Metro Station*
11 am
Emancipation Day Parade
Starting Point: 4th & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Viewing Stand: Freedom Plaza
Open Press
*Closest Metro: Archives Metro Station*
12 pm
DC Government Truck Touch
Location: Freedom Plaza
1355 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Open Press
*Closest Metros: Federal Triangle and Metro Center Metro Stations*
12:30 pm
Emancipation Day Luncheon and Panel Discussion
Location: Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel
1001 14th Street, NW
Open Press
*Closest Metro: McPherson Square Metro Station*
4:30 pm
Emancipation Day Concert and Fireworks
Location: Freedom Plaza
1355 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Open Press
*Closest Metros: Federal Triangle and Metro Center Metro Stations*
Additional Public Calendar Items
7 pm
DC Film Festival Opening Night
Location: AMC Mazza Gallerie Theater
5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Open Press
*Closest Metro: Friendship Heights Metro Station*
Mayor Bowser may participate in additional Emancipation Day activities throughout the day. For a complete list of Emancipation Day events, please visit emancipationdc.com.