| September 19, 2009 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 7:00 pm |
On Saturday, September 19, 2009, Ward One Councilmember Jim Graham will symbolically designate V Street NW, from 13th Street to 14th Street NW, as “Langston Hughes Way”.
To celebrate this momentous occasion and the rich history of the U Street corridor, The Greater U Street Historic Foundation is planning a parade and area-wide festival.
The Greater U Street Parade & Festival will commence with a parade beginning at 11:00am. The parade will include: local high school and college marching bands, youth organizations, politicians, celebrities, and retail establishments along the U Street corridor.
Immediately following the parade, the press announcement and street designation to “Langston Hughes Way” will commence and will kick-off the festival. The festival will include vendors, primarily from the U Street corridor, along with children’s activities and live entertainment.
LOCATIONS:
PARADE:
11:00 AM U St. (from 10th – 13th St.)
13th St. (from U – V St.)
V St. (from 13th – 14th St.)
PRESS CONFERENCE:
12:00 Noon 14th St. & V St.
FESTIVAL LOCATIONS:
12:30 PM Langston Hughes Way
Harrison Recreation Center
African American Civil War Memorial
All Guardian Angels needed for recuitment
