D.C. celebrated loud and proud with no mute button in sight during the sixth annual Funk Parade, a day-long celebration of the District’s rich and diverse music, art and culture.
Events ranged from a day fair with several music and dance acts across several stages, to an interactive parade from the Howard Theater to the Lincoln Theater along the historic U Street corridor.
“Bring your happiness. No division, no exclusion, it’s all a good time,” said David Oliver, one of the hosts on the main stage at U Street and Vermont Avenue.
Technical issues on the main stage didn’t stop the fun, either.
“I think anything that you do to bring the community together is a great thing … people need to see togetherness,” said London Myrick, who brought a troupe of children from the Capitol Movement dance school that was to perform on the main stage.
Saturday afternoon’s parade capped off the daytime fair and gave way for the nighttime music festival, which was scheduled to last until midnight.
@SokaTribe getting ready to throw down and whine it up near the Funk Parade main stage. Tech issues with the stage haven’t sent folks scattering. They’re here for all the funk! #KeepinTheFunkAlive @WTOP pic.twitter.com/e065uOcNGi
— Liz Anderson (@PlanetNoun) May 11, 2019
Gearing up for the annual Funk Parade—a day-long fair (that includes an actual parade) aimed at preserving DC’s musical culture and #KeepintheFunkAlive @WTOP pic.twitter.com/tbItTNCFRf
— Liz Anderson (@PlanetNoun) May 11, 2019
#DontMuteDC conference panelists discuss #KeepintheFunkAlive in the city through music education for young people in DC. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/WgpLm8ANEg
— Liz Anderson (@PlanetNoun) May 11, 2019
Working on tech issues, but the music should be starting soon on the main stage at 10th and U Streets, NW. #KeepinTheFunkAlive @WTOP pic.twitter.com/M4XoRg39Lj
— Liz Anderson (@PlanetNoun) May 11, 2019
Now folks are lining U Street for the Parade! @WTOP pic.twitter.com/2qCBbxnSsu
— Liz Anderson (@PlanetNoun) May 11, 2019
