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Washington DC'S MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
DC's ANNUAL CARRIBEAN PARADE The streets of North West DC rock with the sounds of samba, island groove and costume. Feathers, more feathers and beads covering exuberante dancers lining up to be judged before they head to the following Festival to party.
DC's ANNUAL SAFEWAY BARBECUE BAKEOFF
May Cheetah Babies at the National Zoo
THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION BRINGS OMAN TO THE DC MALL The Smithsonian Institution brought artisans from Oman to the DC mall to introduce their arts to Americans.
THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTIONS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL ON THE MALL
Visitors To The National Zoo in Washington DC
White House Annual Garden Tour The White House opens its gardens to the public annually to let Americans walk the gardens and view trees planted by dignitaries. The trees adorned with illustrative photos. The shovels used for tree planting are decorated with explanatory medallions.
DC'S ALTERNATIVE INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE The Palisades DC's Independence Day parade is held down on Constitution Avenue on July 4th. But is North West DC is a hometown tradition locals celebrate with politicians, local retailers and man's best friends wearing bandanas and baseball caps.
DC's JULY 4th PARADE The Nation's Capitol hosts a July 4th parade annually. The parade extends up Constitution Avenue. Officers line the block. This year doubled buses were put side by side for security purposes at intersections along the avenue. The world has changed.
THE NATION's ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY CONCERT FOR THE COUNTRY A Capitol Event America annually gives its people a national concert broadcast from the West Lawn of the Capitol in shaded view of the ensuing fireworks over the Mall from behind the Washington monument. People mingle for free, some in view of the performance others not.
WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW WIHS is held at the MCI Center in Washington DC. The creme of the equine sporting world compete throughout the year to partake. The show, augmented with western riding events, dressage, extreme riding and terrier races introduces many to horses.
DC's CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL The cherry tree blossoming around the Tidal Basin is an annual highlight both to guests and locals. It is a popular place to walk, talk, see ducks in trees, watch painters or have bridal shots taken.
DC's CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PARADE Visitors to DC's downtown Tidal Basin start their walk either from under the flowering trees or at the Jefferson or FDR Memorials. It is a place to stroll with a loved one...
NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE The holiday season is ushered in with national celebrations for Christmas and Hannukah. The pageants are held on the Ellipse south of the White House. The President and First Lady light the Christmas tree amidst the people.
COLUMBUS DAY AT UNION STATION One can only wonder as they gaze upon the plume hatted celebrants as to how glorious they are, stoic, costumed in honor of Columbus's America day.
HANNUKAH AT THE ELLIPSE
LEE FAMILY CHINATOWN REUNION There are many Lee's around the world. And when they come together as a family, the neighborhood knows it. From fireworks and dragons to heads of cabbage it is a celebration all are invited to share in....
MICKEY MOUSE ON PARADE AT THE REAGAN CENTER Disney celebrated the 75th anniversary of their signature Mouse with a country wide rollout of designer Mickeys decorated by celebrities such as Ellen Degeneres, Andy Garcia, Regis and Kelly Ripa
SMITHSONIAN TAXIDERMY DEPARTMENT The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History mounted an exhibit on mounting animals. Most animals were residents of DC's Zoo another institution in the Smithsonian family. The animals were donated to the Museum after they died of natural causes.
THE NATIONAL POW WOW AT THE MCI CENTER Richard West Stood in his full regalia. The smile on his face said it all. Yes. His dream of a home for the American Indians in the nation's capitol continued to come true. As the drums were sounding, he two stepped, clockwise in beat with the crowd.
TIGER BABIES AT THE ZOO
DC's CAROUSEL ON THE NATIONAL MALL
THE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM'S ANNUAL CHILDREN FESTIVAL The National Building Museum is located near the National Law Enforcement Memorial. Annually the Museum hosts a festival of the building arts for children to learn about masonry, construction and blacksmithing.
BILL PICKETT'S ALL BLACK COWBOY RODEO Bill Picket was a cowboy. He was also black. That didnt stop him from inventing a style of "cowboy" called bulldogging. That's when you wrastle a steer to the dirt. Lu Vason decided to commemorate Pickett. 20' something years later, the tradition goes on
THE 52nd ANNUAL RED MASS AT ST. MATTEWS CATHEDRAL Washington DC The annual Red Mass for Supreme Court justices, judges and government officials had a surprise guest. President Bush stood alongside his cabinet and Cardinal McCarrick and the newest Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, John Roberts.
THE MILLION MORE MOVEMENT WEEKEND The Unity Conference started Friday night. Malik Zulu Shabazz, co-convener of the MMM with Eryka Badu, welcomed the new Black Panthers. Rueben Stoddard and Mili'sa Morgan entertained Saturday night. Queen Blakely made the libation to be poured on the Mall
THE FIRST LADY ENTERTAINS THE FIRST LADY OF BULGARIA AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS It is natural a librarian would be drawn to books. But unusual she would take a guest to America's Temple of Learning unless the librarian is the First Lady of the United States.
THE VIETNAM WALL VETERANS DAY 2005 They say the Wall weeps at night when alone. Shrouded figures can and do stand beside the wall, in quiet, as military women and men are want to do. Once battles are over, sides are drawn and the fallen come home in memories that tug for ever.....
CHRISTMAS IN DC The sabres rattling and drums beating weaponry are announcing those seeking to remove religion from America a country founded on freedom to believe. America was once God and country. Now the country is being divided. Freedom of Speaking "Merry Christmas"
LIGHTING THE NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE ON THE ELLIPSE IN PRESIDENT'S PARK The President and First Lady motorcade arrives in President's Park minutes after leaving the South door of the White House. Behind bullet proof glass, special guests join in lighting the National Tree, three sisters founders of Operation Backpack. 3-2-1
ARCHIVING THE CAPITOL
ARLINGTON CEMETERY
ARLINGTON CEMETERY The Kennedys
THE GODSPEED LANDS IN ALEXANDRIA ENROUTE TO JAMESTOWN FOR ITS 2007 DEPARTURE The Jamestown committee for 2007 makes no bones about why the New World was settled- Commerce, first; God and Christianity, second. As the chaplains came across according to some after the settlements built for ore exploration were settled.
AMERICAs FOURTH RINGS IN ON THE THIRD LED BY JASON ALEXANDER AND ELMO The event began the day before with a dress rehearsal of featured performers including Vanessa Williams, Jo Dee Messina and Stevie Wonder. Elmo stole the hearts of America's children. Jason Alexander is a reminder of life after Seinfeld.
