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20+ Ways to celebrate Labor Day Weekend in Washington D,C Celebrate summer’s last big weekend with free events, outdoor activities and cultural experiences in the nation's capital. We’re taking the work out of making your Labor Day weekend plans. Close out your summer in Washington, DC with the best activities, events and things to do. Here are more than 20 ways to make the trip a memorable one, from waterfront activities and interactive museum exhibits for the whole family to a free concert on the National Mall and so much more.   1. Check out the National Symphony Orchestra's Labor Day Concert Bill Ingalls / NASA The [...]

12 CAN’T-MISS SUMMER FESTIVALS & EVENTS IN WASHINGTON D.C   1 Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival   This annual salute to bluegrass music takes place on June 9, featuring local vendors and good vibes on the gorgeous Kingman Island in northeast DC. Leading contemporary artists within the bluegrass and folk genres will perform, including Gangstagrass, The American Songster Revue and Dori Freeman. The festival is all about community and sustainability (proceeds go towards the Living Classrooms Foundation), so grab a drink and some food, enjoy the weather and scenery and celebrate with friends.   2 SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience [...]

SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL – ARMENIA   Columbia College ESL students are going on a field trip on 06/27-06/28.   “You are all invited!!”

Savor summer’s biggest holiday – the Fourth of July – in the nation’s capital with fireworks on the National Mall, free festivities and so much more.   1 Wave the stars and stripes at the National Independence Day Parade Esther Westerveld Line up along Constitution Avenue to observe DC’s annual National Independence Day Parade. Expect to see fife and drum corps, military servicemen and women, elaborate floats and VIPs galore. The parade begins at 11:45 a.m. and is held between 7th and 17th streets.   2 Experience a free concert at the U.S. Capitol A Capitol Fourth Find a spot on the West Lawn [...]

Memorial Day or Decoration Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces.  The holiday, which is currently observed every year on the last Monday of May, will be held on May 28, 2018. The holiday was held on May 30 from 1868 to 1970.  It marks the unofficial start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its end. The holiday, from latest to earliest, is slightly more likely to fall on May 30, May 28 or May 25 (58 in 400 years each) than on May 27 or May 26 (57), and slightly less [...]

“INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER-IN SCHOLARSHIP” Columbia College is now accepting applications for the International Transfer-In Scholarship. New international students transferring to Columbia College for the first time are eligible to apply. For more information, please call 703-206-0508 or email our International student advisor at HeyL@ccdc.edu.