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\ Things to do on Fourth of July 1. National INDEPENDENCE DAY parade (11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m., Constitution Avenue NW from 7th Street NW to 17th Street NW) Marching bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams and more celebrate Independence Day in this patriotic, flag-waving, red, white and blue celebration of America's birthday! 2. A Capitol Fourth (8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol) This all-star salute to America's 243rd birthday with performances by Grammy Award-winning music legend Carole King, multi-platinum recording artist Vanessa Williams, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat, the National Symphony [...]

Location: National Mall, DC (Smithsonian metro station / Orange, Blue, Silver Line) Date: June 29 & 30 (Saturday, Sunday) Time: 12 pm – 10 pm (Sat) / 10:30 am – 6 pm (Sun) “The Social Power of Music” This year we celebrate the power of music to entertain, educate, inspire, preserve history, strengthen identity, and build community. Join us on the National Mall for a local record label market, zine-making activities, and archiving demonstrations at the D.C. Music Preservation Pop-Up. Grab some drinks and food truck delicacies and stay for the evening concert featuring Ruby Ibarra and sets curated by Quetzal [...]

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It was originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season. Memorial Day Activities National Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 27 at 2 p.m. The National Memorial Day Parade ushers marching bands, youth groups, floats, performers and, of course, [...]

Columbia College and Sheraton Tysons Hotel signed the MOU for the development of cooperation in support of their mutual interests in internships program and job placement.   5/15, 2019 Photo:  Mr. Hamady Dia, Director of Human Resources, Sheraton Tysons Hotel Dr. Ok Cha Soh. Vice President, Public Relations, Columbia College