summer
Fourth of July Parade
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Spike Lee, and D. A. Pennebaker, help create the program of
nonfiction films covering everything from national politics,
education, and health to music, sports, and culture. Many of
the pop-up locations are cinematic in themselves, with shows at
national landmarks like the National Air and Space Museum, the
National Archives, the National Gallery of Art, and the National
Museum of American History.
SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
June 29 – June 30
National Mall
Our shared global humanity fuels this free annual festival that
celebrates world cultures. In 2019, the “social power of music”
sets the theme, starting with a concert on the first night of
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings artists curated by the Grammy
Award-nominated rapper Goldlink and rapper, producer, and
spoken-word artist Ruby Ibarra. The following morning, celebrate
the life and legacy of Pete Seeger, who would have turned 100
years old in 2019.
JULY
PURCELLVILLE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
July 13
Purcellville, VA
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There’s a reason Loudoun is known as D.C.’s Wine Country. With
40 wineries, beautiful vineyards and a variety of tasting rooms,
there are varietals and experiences to satisfy any visitor’s palate.
Experience some of Loudoun’s top wineries at this annual festival in
the town of Purcellville.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PRESENTS: VOLTA
July 26 – September 9
Tysons, Virginia
Cirque du Soleil returns to the Washington, D.C. area with VOLTA, a
captivating voyage of discovery! Inspired in part by the adventurous
spirit that fuels the culture of street sports, VOLTA explores the
themes of celebrating differences and unique qualities in a world
where technology often isolates people from one another rather
than freeing them. Written and directed by Bastien Alexandre, with
Jean Guibert as the director of creation, VOLTA weaves acrobatics in
a visually striking world driven by a stirring melodic score, composed
by Anthony Gonzalez from the international electronic group M83.
CITI OPEN
July 27 – August 4
Rock Creek Park Tennis Center
Tennis stars give each other backhand at this annual tournament,
started in 1969. For more than a week, men and women compete in
singles and doubles tournaments for $250,000 in prize money and a
huge notch on their rackets, not to mention a crystal trophy. There’s
plenty of action off the courts, too, including daily tailgates that bring
beer, cocktails, tacos, BBQ, and more.