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News & Events
on & around 8th Street, SE
Washington, DC
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July 4th on Barracks Row
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Join Us for the Parade, which starts at 8th and I Streets and continues up Barracks Row
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| Artomatic 2009
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May 29 - July 5, 2009
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Held regularly since 1999,
Artomatic is the Washington, D.C., area's one-of-a-kind multimedia
event, involving hundreds of regional artists, performers and
volunteers. The free event is an arts extravaganza, featuring
paintings, sculpture, photography, music, theater, poetry, dance and
workshops. Artomatic is located at 55 M Street SE.
Times for the event: Fri - Sat, Noon to 1AM, Sun, Wed, Thurs, Noon - 10pm.
Visit www.artomatic.org for more information.
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Marine Corps Barracks Parade Season
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Fridays: May 8th - August 28th
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A
one hour and fifteen minute performance of music and precision
marching, the Evening Parade features "The President's Own"
United States Marine Band, "The Commandant's Own" The United
States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Color Guard,
the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers,
and LCpl. Chesty XIII, the official mascot of Marine Barracks
Washington.
The ceremony starts at 8:45 p.m., beginning with a concert by
the United States Marine Band. The Evening Parade, held every
Friday evening during the summer, has become a universal symbol
of the professionalism, discipline, and Esprit de Corps of the
United States Marines.
Evening of the Parade Information
Guests with reservations are admitted
beginning at 7:15 p.m. and should arrive no later than 8 p.m.
Guests arriving after 8 p.m. are not guaranteed
their reserved seating. There is no charge for admission.
At the time the reservation is confirmed, a numbered admission
gate is assigned to which guests should report on the evening
of the parade. At 8:15 p.m., guests without reservations who
are waiting outside the Main Gate of the Barracks are offered
unclaimed seats. As a security precaution, all guests entering
the Barracks pass through magnetic detection devices. No weapons
of any kind, including knives, are allowed inside the Barracks.
No food or beverages are allowed except water and baby food/bottles.
Go to the Marine Barracks website for more info.
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| Capitol Hill Circulator
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Take the Circulator to and from Union Station, Eastern Market, Barracks Row, Navy Yard Museum, M Street, Capitol Riverfront & the Nationals Stadium
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The Circulator bus, a convenient and fast public transportation system around DC, runs approximately every ten minutes around Capitol Hill until 7pm on Weekdays, and until
midnight on Nationals home game days. Take the Circulator to Artomatic and Nationals games. Don't forget to stop on Barracks Row for a unique dining and shopping experience! Visit www.barracksrow.org for a listing of available shops, restaurants, and services.
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Barracks Row Main Street
www.barracksrow.org
202-544-3188
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