The 2027 festival will run from March 20 through April 11 to mark 100 years since the event's inaugural celebration.
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October 26, 2026
George Washington University Expands Heritage Event FundingThe University Wide Programs Fund now allows funding for heritage events occurring outside of recognized months.
October 16, 2026
Yasmin Williams Curates Kennedy Center Concert SeriesThe guitarist leads the programming for the venue's Millennium Stage concert series, featuring artists like Tre. Charles.
October 16, 2026
DC Sets Weekend Road Closures for Howard HomecomingMultiple street closures and no-parking zones take effect starting Friday to accommodate city festivities.
October 4, 2026
Shanghai Media Group Hosted National Mall Cultural EventThe Future Resonance event brought Chinese and American figures together for a cultural and trade dialogue.
October 3, 2026
National Hellenic Society Will Host Heritage WeekendWashington will host the annual gathering from October 8-11, 2026, to celebrate Greek culture and education.
October 2, 2026
Library of Congress Opened Folklife ExhibitionThe new display marks the 50th anniversary of the American Folklife Center in Washington.
September 28, 2026
Washington Celebrated 202Creates Month MilestoneThe city marked a decade of creative growth at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration.
September 23, 2026
Khachkar Studios Published Weekly Pilot ReportThe Washington-based studio released data on 26 community pilot programs for the first time.
September 22, 2026
Buakaw Banchamek Demonstrated Muay Thai in WashingtonThe legendary fighter headlined the third annual Sawasdee DC festival on Pennsylvania Avenue.
