It is a celebration of Latin American Music and Culture featuring performances and activities including arts and artists representing Brazil, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Chile, and other Latin Countries. The Festival also includes an open air Mercado with food and crafts. This event is free and there is a shuttle provided from the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro to the Kennedy Center for the Festival. Some of the Burch students take a stand at the Million Family March. You will soon learn that D.C. is the city of festivals.
Every week there is a reason to celebrate.
The Taste of DC - October Various Washington Restaurants present their best, with live music enhancing the international atmosphere. Tasting tickets are sold on site. While it's not quite Franklin Street, Georgetown is the happening place on Halloween. Dress to impress and go with friends. The President lights the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, just south of the White House.