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Meridian Hill Park Fountains Won’t Get Filled Until Memorial Day Due to Sequestration Cuts

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Dear PoPville,

I found out that the fountains at Meridian Hill Park, due to sequestration-related budget cuts, will not be turned on until Memorial Day weekend, in an email from the permits specialist at Rock Creek Park.

I learned this because I applied for a wedding ceremony permit for April, and they notified me yesterday (they’ve never guaranteed that the fountains would be on earlier, but generally they were turned on in early April from past years) since so many people get married there because of the fountains.

In 2011 they were turned on as early as March 27. In some ways, I’m glad we know exactly when they’ll be turned on, but disappointed that we won’t get to enjoy them until the beginning of summer!

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At least the fountain at the sculpture garden has been filled. Stay tuned for Jazz starting back up May 24th.

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