Get Your Green On In DC!

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Get your green on. St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and we cannot wait to celebrate. Even if you are not Irish, you can still celebrate with your friends at many events in the Washington DC area. DC knows how to party, and we have found some great events throughout the next week. So go find your green shirt and beads, you are going to have a great time!

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The St. Patrick’s Day parade is an event that everyone looks forward to all year. Green is everywhere as we see some of our favorite local floats and celebrities ride along Constitution Avenue until 17th Street NW. The St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on March 13th this year. It is super close to your home at The Louis. The parade starts at noon.

Shamock Fest

You can still get tickets for Shamrock Fest in DC. This festival is held on March 12th at RFK Stadium. It features bands for the entire day from 3pm-11pm. You can experience eight hours of dancing to celtic rock bands at this famous event. The festival also includes food, beer and party games to help keep you entertained throughout the day and between bands. 

St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl

There are a few great pub crawls occurring all throughout the DC Area. The official St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl is March 17th. There are various drink specials as you make your way through your favorite bars in the DC Area. There are various dates for you to choose from on the website. 

Irish Bars

If you want to get your Irish on at a local bar, Washington DC has a few to choose from. You can always go to Fado Irish Pub Washington, D.C. They will have plenty of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this weekend and next week.  

We hope you have a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day with friends and family in Washington DC.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in DC

When May 5th rolls around on the calendar, do you think of it as just another day, or as Cinco de Mayo? Whether you're of Mexican descent or just love a good margarita, living in a city as diverse as Washington DC allows us to celebrate many different cultural holidays. Whether you seek a large, national festival or a bar scene celebration, there are events close to The Louis at 14 apartment homes for you!

National Cinco de Mayo Festival
The National Cinco de Mayo Festival takes place this Sunday, May 3 at the Sylvan Theater on the National Mall.  The fiesta will be held rain or shine from noon to 6 PM. This will be the 23rd annual event held by the Maru Montero Dance Company. The event, also known as "Latin America's Family Reunion," is free to the public to attend!

Here's what you can look forward to: music, dance, arts and crafts for the kids, art exhibits, a mercado (market) and more! So whether you love to dance salsa or consume salsa, your cravings will be satisfied! For more information on this event, visit the Maru Montero Dance Company website, About.com or Party Earth. To get to this event from The Louis, take the Green or Yellow Line Metro from U Street to Archives.

El Centro D.F.
If you're seeking something a little more "fiesta-like," El Centro D.F. has become known throughout the district for its authentic Mexican cuisine and its fun Cinco de Mayo atmosphere. This year's celebration includes an all you can eat taco buffet, $5 drink specials and a DJ! The celebration will last almost the entire day, running from noon through 11 PM. The first 250 attendees will receive a gift. Please note, tickets are only available at the door and must be paid for in cash. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit El Centro D.F.'s website. Guess what? This event is just a 2-minute walk away from your home at The Louis!

Have you gone out for Cinco de Mayo in Washington DC in year's past? Where are your favorite spots to celebrate? Share you thoughts and comments with us on The Louis at 14 Facebook and Twitter pages. Feliz Cinco de Mayo!