Emancipation Day Parade

On April 16, 2022, the city of Washington DC put on DC Emancipation Day 2022, an event to commemorate The DC Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862, which ended slavery in the district.

The drum line of the EHS Marching Band performing in the parade

A variety of food trucks were available at Freedom Plaza
A variety of food trucks were available at Freedom Plaza
After the parade, there was a full day of performances
After the parade, there was a full day of performances
Viewers of the Emancipation Day Parade
Viewers of the Emancipation Day Parade
Police motorcade pulling off of the parade route
Police motorcade pulling off of the parade route
A fantastic spring day in Washington DC to be at Freedom Plaza
A fantastic spring day in Washington DC to be at Freedom Plaza
The last time I photographed skateboarders in Freedom Plaza, it was on film.
The Experience Band & Show, performing at Freedom Plaza:
The parade itself:
The performances after the parade:
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