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🌟 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