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“Dear PoPville,
I am wondering if people have recommendations for companies that do residential outdoor seasonal decorations. My parents live in the area and are no longer spry enough to manage decorating the outside of their row home for the holidays. I think there are a lot of companies that handle the Christmas/winter holiday decorations but it would be great to find a company that also could manage Halloween decorations.”
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After last year’s race was cancelled due to the pandemic, some good news from Facebook: 34th Annual 17th St NW High Heel Race
“You’re invited to join Mayor Muriel Bowser and The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs for the District’s 34th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race hosted the Tuesday before Halloween. (more…)
Thanks to Liz for sending: “spotted on Randolph in Petworth. Barbies clearly up to no good.” (more…)
photo by Idit Knaan
From the Smithsonian Office of Public Affairs:
“We made the decision to not host the Zoo’s traditional Halloween or ZooLights events because we didn’t feel we could do them well for multiple reasons and within our COVID safety parameters. Our number one priority remains the safety and wellbeing of our visitors, staff and animals. We all feel hopeful that 2022 will bring new opportunities.”
From an email:
“The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will once again host its annual “Air & Scare” family day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. (more…)
From an email:
“Enchant Christmas will once again transform Nats Park into a holiday wonderland, complete with a mystical forest of millions of twinkling lights, an Ice Skating Trail, a Christmas market, and of course, the Big Man himself. This year’s holiday destination will be bigger than ever, packing two years worth of magic into one incredible adventure, known as The Mischievous Elf. From November 26 to January 2, (more…)
photo by Patti Welch
From a press release:
“The Statue of Liberty’s “Little Sister” has completed her journey to Washington, D.C., following a visit with her “Big Sister” on Ellis Island. Weighing 1,000 pounds and at 9-feet tall, the bronze replica, made from the plaster mold of the 1878 original, was safely shipped via ground transportation through CMA CGM Group subsidiary, CEVA Logistics, and has now been installed at the French Ambassador’s residence in time to celebrate Bastille Day.”
photo by Keith Arnold
Much more awesomeness: (more…)
Thanks to Paul for sending the 4th of July spirit. (more…)
Photo by Eric P.
Have fun, be safe and please send any good fireworks photos from the Mall or the neighborhood to [email protected] (or tag me @PoPville on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook.) If you send neighborhood shots please let me know which one. Thanks and cheers!
Photo by Mark Andre
“The 17-minute display will be held on Sunday, July 4, starting at 9:09 p.m., launching from the Reflecting Pool”
We're excited to announce that the National Mall will again host a thrilling fireworks display to celebrate our nation's Independence Day.🎆🇺🇸 The 17-minute display will be held on Sunday, July 4, starting at 9:09 p.m., launching from the Reflecting Pool: https://t.co/DBewhxqETt pic.twitter.com/Bl1aTwXlAM
— National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) June 15, 2021
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, following President Biden’s announcement about Fourth of July fireworks on the National Mall, Mayor Bowser echoed the President’s enthusiasm and called on Americans nationwide to celebrate the holiday in Washington, DC. The announcement comes just days after DC fully reopened, lifting capacity limits as residents and workers continue to be vaccinated and health metrics continue to improve.
“DC is open and ready to welcome back visitors to celebrate the way we came together as a city and as a nation this year. We have shown once again that when we come together, there is nothing we can’t do,” said Mayor Bowser. “We thank President Biden and his team for acting with urgency to get the vaccine to the American people so that we could save lives, get our country open, and celebrate together once again.”
After making incredible progress with getting Americans vaccinated and getting the nation back open for business, President Biden announced today that he will host essential workers and military families on the South Lawn to celebrate the Fourth of July. The District will support the White House in hosting the traditional Fourth of July fireworks celebration on the National Mall. (more…)