“There Is Nothing Like A D.C. Festival” – Ellis Isaac
DC, unlike most major cities in America, is not considered to be a city known for its festival’s; that perception however is less than true. Washington D.C., has numerous festivals that attract both domestic and international tourists each year. The Cherry Blossom Festival stands out as one that attracts many tourists to DC every year. What I have noticed about the festivals in the Washington D.C. area is that they have brought a sense of community cohesion as well as national attention to the area that are not politically related.
DC because it is the capital of America is the home to a lot of festivals. Also since DC is such a tourist heavy area the festivals are very profitable. I think festivals are a way for people to bond because it brings people of different cultures and communities together, and since DC is so diverse it’s perfect to bring people together. DC has hosted some great festivals and concerts over the years, some of them that stand out are, Something in the Water, Capital Fair at RFK, The DC State Fair, The National Cherry Blossom festival and so much more. Since DC is the home of such amazing landmarks it is the home of hundreds of festivals year round. One of my favorite festivals in DC I’ve gone to is the DC state fair, where there were so many activities and so much great food.
One of the festivals that is going to happen is the annual DC Jazz festival, it has been happening for 18 years. Its purpose is to celebrate the love DC has for Jazz and to also inspire younger generations and spark an interest in Jazz. I’ve had family members go there and have said it’s a great experience and so fun. Most of the performances happen at DC landmarks like the Wharf and Waterfront. Another festival that is around this time is the smithsonian folklife festival, it was created in 1967 and it honors contemporary living traditions. It takes place at the national mall and it is open to the public and completely free. You are able to sing, dance, play games, and craft unique things. All in all DC has a plethora of amazing festivals and you would be lucky to be able to experience any of them.
