Washington DC Events
| March 9th, 2009 admin Posted in Events | |
WASHINGTON DC EVENTS – AN EVENTS CALENDAR FOR WASHINGTON DC
Washington DC has more patriotic events than many other American cities, but in addition to this there are also a wide range of other events so whatever type of event you are looking for you may find something on the Washington DC Events Calendar.
WASHINGTON DC PATRIOTIC EVENTS
The patriotic events in Washington dc begin in January with Martin Luther King Jr and Robert E Lee’s birthday celebrations. In February there is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, in May there is the Arlington Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony, and National Memorial Day Parade. In October there is Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday celebrations which is held on Theodore Roosevelt Island in order to honour the 26th president of this country.
WASHINGTON DC SPORTING EVENTS
As with many other American cities, sporting events make up a large part of the Washington dc events calendar. This starts with College Baseball at the beginning of January and ends with the Marine Corps Marathon in November. Between these two events there are many others from baseball to soccer, athletics races to football and hockey. No matter what your sport, you are sure to find an event you will enjoy on the Washington dc events calendar.
AMERICA ONLINE MAKE-A-WISH SCAVENGAR HUNT
In April AOL hosts a treasure hunt in aid of the Make-a-Wish foundation in which three to six person teams search for people, places and things in DC. Each team taking part has to raise at least $100 in pledges which will go towards financing wishes. The registration fee includes breakfast, clues, all-day Metro card, lunch coupon, t-shirt and post-reception.
AMBASSADOR’S BALL
Another charity event in Washington dc is the Ambassador’s Ball which kicks off the social season in September. The money raised from this charity ball goes towards the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
WASHINGTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
The Washington Jewish Film Festival is on the Washington dc events calendar in December. A variety of different Jewish films are shown, some in English and others in other languages, such as Hebrew, with English sub-titles.
NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
One of the Christmas events on the Washington dc events calendar is the National Christmas Tree Lighting. This is held at the White House Ellipse Visitor Pavilion where lighted Christmas trees from each state and territory are on display as well as a nativity scene, live reindeer, and other traditional Christmas displays and entertainment.
From the start of the year with College Baseball to the National Christmas Tree Lighting and Matzo Ball, there is something for everyone on the Washington dc events calendar.
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