Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Funk Parade Festivities

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Saturday, May 12, at 5 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will march in the Funk Parade to celebrate Washington, DC’s music, arts, and culture.

As a result of a budget shortfall, organizers of the Funk Parade announced on March 6 that the event was unlikely to take place this year, but because of last-minute contributions by Mayor Bowser, hundreds of individual donors, and local businesses, the necessary funds were secured to keep the parade alive. Mayor Bowser pledged $25,000 of the more than $60,000 in last-minute fundraising.

WHEN:

Saturday, May 12, at 5 pm

WHO:

Mayor Muriel Bowser
Administration officials

WHERE:

620 T Street, NW (starting location)
*Closest Metro: Shaw-Howard University Metro Station*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to press@dc.gov.