Thanks to Greg for sending. I have questions.
Holiday
photo by @longwalksdc
“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.”
Photo by pablo.raw
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!