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DC Dept of Parks and Recreation
Saturday August 19th, 2023 :: 12:17 p.m. EDT

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Chuck Brown Day: Gates at Fort Dupont Park are now OPEN! Free shuttles from Minn Ave Station, check what to bring+ see map.

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 Quicksilva
The District Kings

WHERE:
Fort Dupont Park
3600 F Street, SE Washington, DC 20019

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!

 

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

Address/Location
DC Dept of Parks and Recreation
1275 First St NE
Washington, DC 20002

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 202-673-7647

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