Community relations

Bowser Administration Hosts Third Annual FITDC: Juneteenth in the District

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Wed, 06/18/2025

(Washington, DC) – This week, the Bowser Administration will host the third annual “Juneteenth in the District”— a powerful two-day event centered on mind, body, and community in commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday, which celebrates the formal end of slavery in the United States. Led by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and taking place on Thursday, June 19 at Yards Park and Saturday, June 21 at Franklin Park, the event invites residents to honor the significance of Juneteenth through wellness experiences that promote health and embrace the national holiday. 
 

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