Archive for the Events Category

CANCELLED / July 4 – Takoma Park Independence Day Parade

By Washington Revels on January 1, 2026 / Parades - Past Events, Past Events

Due to extreme heat and unhealthy weather conditions, Takoma Park has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s parade and festival. Be part of something big—250 years big. Washington Revels is celebrating America’s Birthday at the Takoma Park 4th of July Parade, and we want YOU

May 2 (4pm) – Spring Revels at the National Cathedral

By Washington Revels on January 1, 2026 / May Revels - Past Events, Past Events

Welcome spring with Washington Revels as we close the annual All Hallows Guild Flower Mart held at the Washington National Cathedral on May 2 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.

May 3 – #FreedomWalk2026 & Journey to Freedom Statue Rally

By Washington Revels on January 1, 2026 / Heritage Voices - Past Events, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Join Washington Revels Heritage Voices at a kickoff rally on May 3rd at the Beall-Dawson House to celebrate the start of #FreedomWalk2026 the next day. Historian Anthony Cohen will retrace a 750-mile journey of 19th-century self-liberators along the Underground Railroad—honoring courage, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of

November 8 – Talbot Ave. Bridge Lantern Walk

By Washington Revels on November 8, 2025 / Heritage Voices, Heritage Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Begun in 2018, the Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk is an annual family-friendly local community event that weaves together neighborhoods once divided by racial segregation and fittingly takes place during Montgomery County’s Remembrance and Reconciliation Month. Washington Revels Heritage Voices will be on hand to lead songs celebrating freedom,

October 30 – Local Spirits and Spirituals at BlackRock

By Washington Revels on October 30, 2025 / Heritage Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Get ready to raise a glass at BlackRock Center for the Arts’ annual event, Local Spirits, a celebration of everything that makes Montgomery County shine! Savor delicious bites from your favorite local restaurants, sip brews from Lone Oak Brewery, and explore the powerful roots of African American

October 5 – Musicale at DACOR Bacon House

By Washington Revels on October 5, 2025 / Heritage Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Located two blocks from the White House at 1801 F St., DACOR Bacon House was known in the 19th century as the Carroll Mansion and was the festive gathering place of prominent Washingtonians. Music was often part of the festivities. On Sunday, October 5th, members of the Washington Revels

Sept 5, 6 and 7 – Children’s Auditions for Winter Revels

By Washington Revels on September 7, 2025 / Auditions - Past Events, Past Events

Washington Revels announces children’s auditions for Winter Revels—Andalusian Treasures. Our 43nd annual production features Jewish, Arabic, and Spanish music, dance and drama. Washington Revels children love to sing, are enthusiastic about bringing music to life on stage, and come from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and experience levels.

Sept. 6 – Teen Auditions for Winter Revels

By Washington Revels on September 6, 2025 / Auditions - Past Events, Past Events

Washington Revels announces teen auditions for Winter Revels—Andalusian Treasures. Our 43nd annual production features Jewish, Arabic, and Spanish Music, Dance and Drama. The Christmas Revels chorus is at the core of every production. Cast members are people who love to sing, who are enthusiastic about bringing music to life on stage, and who come from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and experience levels.

August 23 – Jubilee Voices At Opera in the Outfield

By Washington Revels on August 23, 2025 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

On Saturday, August 23, enjoy the lush music and riveting story of Porgy and Bess at Opera in the Outfield at Nationals Park! The event, hosted by Washington National Opera and the Kennedy Center, offers a free, family-friendly opera broadcast as the centerpiece of an evening of

June 14 – Jubilee Voices at Kensington Juneteenth Celebration

By Washington Revels on May 19, 2025 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Juneteenth - Past Events, Past Events

Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices at Kensington’s Fourth Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 14 (12 Noon – 4 pm). This event is family friendly with activities for all ages and brings together a multiracial coalition of organizers, historians, living history performers and portrayals, civic and faith leaders, local and Black-owned businesses, musicians, and supporters to proudly mark Juneteenth.