The 11th Street Bridge Park and the National Park Service present the tenth annual Anacostia River Festival, a premier event of the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival. Join us at this FREE family-friendly event as we celebrate 10 Years of Culture Brilliance at the Anacostia Park on May 4, 2024.
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Festival Activities
This FREE family-friendly event will reconnect you to the river and the outdoors as you celebrate 10 Years of BridgingDC with us and our friends.
In Anacostia Park
All activities are FREE. Reservations and water safety waivers must be completed before participating in either activity. Both can be obtained from the River Activities tent located on the festival grounds.
- Live Entertainment
- Arts, Crafts, & Games
- Art Exhibitions
- And More!
Free Fishing Workshop
Let’s reel it in at the Anacostia Park! Department of Energy and Environment (DOE) will be hosting free fishing workshops. All gear, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle, will be provided by and staff will be on hand to instruct and help anglers new and old.
*minors must be accompanied by an adult.
On Marion Barry Ave
11th Street Bridge Park presents
SE Market
1:00 – 6:00pm EST
The market will include local businesses, food vendors and much more!
Plan your Visit
Volunteer
We are seeking event day volunteers to assist in shifts with setup, welcoming, ushering, and more! Thank you for helping us as we celebrate Bridging D.C.: Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future at the 10th Anacostia River Festival!
PARK ADVOCATES
Comcast, The Conservation Fund, Giant, LISC DC, DC Office of Cable Television,