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“It’s almost peak bloom at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens! Join us for the 2021 Virtual Lotus and Water Lily Festival”

Published July 7, 2021 at 4:05PM

From the National Park Service:

“It’s almost peak bloom at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens! The National Park Service invites you to join us online to celebrate the blooming of the lotus and water lilies at the 2021 Virtual Lotus and Water Lily Festival. The online festivities officially kick off on July 8 and feature videos, activities and interactive events through the end of the month. Online events can be found on the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Facebook, and the Lotus and Water Lily Festival website.

Online events and activities will include: (more…)

2021 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is a go!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 6, 2021 at 9:15AM

Photo by Brandon Kopp

From the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair:

“Mark your calendars! The 9 Best Days of Summer are here. The 2021 fair will be August 13th – 21st. Updates on hours, activities, entertainment, parking, tickets, and more will all be shared here as we prepare for this year’s fair, so stay tuned! Details and tickets here.”

“17th St Pride Sidewalk Party is Saturday June 26”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 23, 2021 at 4:05PM | Updated June 23, 2021 at 4:32PM

photo via 17th St Pride Block Party!

From an email:

“17th STREET PRIDE SIDEWALK PARTY
Come out and enjoy all the amenities and space 17th St. has to offer. Picnic, hangout, socialize, dance, eat, drink, and shop. Restaurants and bars will be offering specials and parking will be cleared for extra space and seating.

12PM – 5PM on 17th St. from R to P St NW (more…)

#LGBTQ

H Street Festival will return September 18th!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 16, 2021 at 11:05AM

Photo by Phil

From the H Street Festival:

“What’s Up DC?? We are back Live on H Street September 18th! More details very soon. Stay Tuned!” (more…)

Petworth PorchFest will be on Saturday, April 24th from 2-6pm!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 22, 2021 at 4:05PM

Thanks to all who emailed about Petworth Porchfest:

“Petworth PorchFest a neighborhood-wide live music event that will feature dozens of bands hosted on porches throughout Petworth. The event will celebrate the arts and the community. 2021 Petworth PorchFest will be on Saturday, April 24th from 2-6pm.”

Check out a map of the participants here and the full schedule here.

“Wunder Garten’s 4th Annual Fruhlingsfest Celebration”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 14, 2021 at 4:05PM

From an email:

“Wunder Garten announces its 4th annual Fruhlingsfest will take place over three weekends this year. The German-themed beer garden’s annual spring celebration will begin Friday, April 16, and conclude on Sunday, May 2. The annual Fruhlingsfest at Wunder Garten will feature three weekends chock-full of German food, music, contests, decor, and of course lots of beer! (more…)

Happy DYNGUS DAY “We’ll have Polish beer & menu specials!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 5, 2021 at 12:15PM

1610 U Street, NW

Celebrate with Exiles on U Street: (more…)

Year of the Ox starts Tomorrow!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 11, 2021 at 9:25AM

Thanks to Sean C for sending the scene from City Center to honor the Chinese/Lunar New Year coming tomorrow.

#citycenterdc

Despite it all, awesome remains – Ready for Mardi Gras edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 9, 2021 at 11:05AM

Photos by Michelle Brengert

Thanks to Michelle (and Cassandra) for sharing the Mardi Gras decorations in Petworth and props to all the residents on this block of Quincy Street, NW for bringing some joy despite it all!!

And feast your eyes (and then literally feast) on this:

Come on. You know you want them. And they're only available on Fat Tuesday, which is February 16th this year.

Preorder our King Cake doughnuts and doughnut cakes on our website! No babies included, as cute as they may be. https://t.co/KRoBtv95VG pic.twitter.com/TdnGtt11MJ

— District Doughnut 🍩 (@DCDoughnut) February 9, 2021

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A couple more shots from Michelle: (more…)

Some Serious Fireworks Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 21, 2021 at 9:35AM

Photo by Jonelle Saunders

Well that was something!! Thanks to all who sent us scenes from the amazing show to @PoPville.

Some of my favorite videos: (more…)