🌟 Chuck Brown Day Cranks Saturday at New Location in Ward 7! [SP]
Bigger Better, and More Cranking!
The nation's largest celebration of Go-Go music returns, and this time to a larger venue and a traditional outdoor concert venue at Fort Dupont Park!
Chuck Brown Day is a celebration of The Godfather of GO-GO's life and the District's rich and original musical history. Relatives of the singer will be present, along with the Chuck Brown Foundation, who will host their annual “Back to School Giveaway” at the park, starting at 1:00 p.m. The event will feature a kid's fun zone, vendors, food trucks, and more. The event is FREE and open to the public.
WHAT:
9th Annual Chuck Brown Day
WHEN:
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Gates open at 12noon!
Music Festival – 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
WHO:
The Chuck Brown Band
Backyard Band
DJ Kool
DJ Quicksilva
The District Kings
WHERE:
Fort Dupont Park
3600 F Street, SE Washington, DC 20019
For more information or to RSVP, visit DPR.events. Follow hashtag #ChuckBrownDay
Closest Metro Station: Minnesota Ave
Free Shuttle Buses will be provided to and from the festival. Look for the Chuck Brown Day logo!
Clear your calendar - It's going down! You're invited to take part in the festivities. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. This is going to be legendary!
What to bring:
Bring Friends
Bring Lawn Chairs
Bring Blankets
Bring Non-alcoholic beverages
Bring Snacks
What NOT to bring:
Do not bring alcohol.
Do not bring glass containers.
Do not bring illegal substances.
Do not bring weapons.
Do not bring tents
No Tents
No Grilling
Open Flames are prohibited