Archive for the May Revels – Past Events Category

Join Washington Revels as we chase away Winter and celebrate the seasonal re-opening of Glen Echo Park’s 101-year-old Dentzel Carousel! We will kick off the day with a festive procession throughout the park, beginning at 11:00am, followed by some joyous Maypole dancing (and you will be invited to join in). Then, at 12:30pm, the Washington Revels chorus of adults, teens, tweens children will be joined by the Whiskey Before Breakfast Band (and friends!), and some and merry mummers,  to present a festive celebration of Spring in the Bumper Car Pavilion. This family-friendly show will include many opportunities for you to join in the singing.

Washington National Cathedral on May 7 at 4pm. We will process to the front steps of the cathedral (or inside the Cathedral, if there is rain)—dressed in traditional May “whites” with colorful sashes and flower wreathes—to celebrate the greening of the year with song, dance, and merry mumming. The Washington Revels chorus of adults, teens, tweens, and children will be joined by the Whiskey Before Breakfast Band (and friends!), to present a festive celebration of the month of May. We will sing, dance, crown a May monarch, present a Spring mummers’ play, wind the traditional Maypole with colored ribbons, and invite you to join in the fun with sing-alongs (including the Rattlin’ Bog!). This family-friendly event will have you jumping for joy!

Celebrate May Day with Special Virtual Events All Weekend “Bring in the May” with Washington Revels! We can’t gather around the Maypole in our usual colorful and boisterous fashion, but we can still raise a hearty “Hurrah” for the arrival of Spring (and dress as colorfully as

Bring in the May at BlackRock SpringFest! Washington Revels has teamed with BlackRock Center for the Arts to welcome the arrival of Spring with a free afternoon of traditional music, dance and more at the first annual outdoor BlackRock SpringFest. We’re very excited to bring our 35-year celebration of

Celebrate Spring at the National Cathedral! “Bring in the May” with Washington Revels during our fun and festive celebration of Spring at the All Hallows Guild Flower Mart — a popular two-day festival held on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral since 1939. DC’s favorite spring outdoor family event

Celebrate Spring at the National Cathedral Flower Mart, sponsored by the All Hallows Guild! We will once again “bring in the May” as part of the All Hallows Guild Flower Mart — a popular two-day festival since 1939. DC’s favorite spring outdoor family event features plants, herbs,