Details of Marion Barry Memorial Events

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Executive Office of the Mayor/Council of the District of Columbia

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Mayor Gray, Council and Barry Family Release Details of Memorial Events for Former Mayor Marion S. Barry, Jr.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Mayor Vincent C. Gray, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and representatives of the family of Marion S. Barry, Jr. today released the details of memorial event for the late Ward 8 Councilmember and former Mayor of the District of Columbia.

“From his days as a leader on the front lines of the civil rights movement to his work to fight poverty and advance Home Rule for the District, Marion Barry leaves behind an incredible legacy,” said Mayor Gray. “It is fitting that we come together as a city to celebrate this legacy and allow the entire District to say goodbye to the ‘Mayor for Life.’”

The schedule of memorial events is as follows:

Thursday, December 4 to Friday, December 5

9:00 a.m.: Brief ceremony to receive Mayor Barry’s casket at the Wilson Building, where his remains will lie in repose for 24 hours.

John A. Wilson Building

1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Friday, December 5

10:00 a.m.: Mayor Barry’s body to travel to one of the churches he regularly attended

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Musical and video tribute celebrating Mayor Barry’s 40 years of public service

6:00 pm – 9:00 p.m.: Community memorial service

Temple of Praise

700 Southern Avenue SE

Saturday, December 6

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Thousands to attend a celebration of Mayor Barry’s life and legacy

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Halls C & D

801 Mount Vernon Place NW

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Viewing 

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Memorial Service

Private burial immediately following