The Mayor's Office of Community Affairs (MOCA) is inviting residents to four days of free events celebrating culture and community across the District from September 24 through September 27.
The series opens Thursday, September 24, with the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA) hosting a Veteran Resource Symposium on family resources and support services for Veterans and their families from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at 441 4th Street NW, Room 1117. That evening, the Mayor's Office on African Affairs (MOAA) holds an African Heritage Month Celebration and Champions Ceremony from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Eatopia Eatery, 1301 U Street NW, featuring live East African jazz, recognition awards and mayoral proclamations.
On Friday, September 25, the Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs (MORCA) hosts Keeping It Reel at 1:00 PM at Anacostia Park, AREC B & C, bringing the community together for an afternoon of fishing, connection and fellowship. Later that day, the Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA) presents a Mid-Autumn Festival Night Market from 6:00 to 10:00 PM at Chinatown Park, 6th & I Streets NW, with cultural performances, local vendors, mooncake tastings and family-friendly activities.
Saturday, September 26, brings My Little El Salvador: Cumbia Fest from 3:30 to 6:00 PM at Lamont Plaza, 3210 Mt. Pleasant Street NW, celebrating Salvadoran culture and the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs' (MOLA) 50th anniversary.
The events conclude Sunday, September 27, when Mayor Muriel Bowser and MOLA walk in the Fiesta DC Parade of Nations. Participants should arrive at 10:30 AM for the 11:00 AM parade at 15th Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW, and are encouraged to represent their nation's colors.
MOCA said it is committed to ensuring accessibility for all District residents. Accessibility requests or accommodation needs can be directed to communityaffairs.dc.gov or the Office of Disability Rights at (202) 724-5055.