There were stars on the mikes and fireworks in the sky when Doug E. Fresh and Arrested Development helped celebrate Emancipation Day in the District on April 16 in Freedom Plaza.
The evening wrapped up with fireworks over Pennsylvania Avenue, and the Capitol Building glowing behind them. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Arrested Development perform "Mr. Wendal" at Freedom Plaza. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Doug E. Fresh, known as "the original human beatbox", shows off his talents at Freedom Plaza. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Doug E. Fresh and friends do the Wobble at Freedom Plaza.
341586 The DC Emancipation Day Concert at Freedom Plaza in 2014 ended with a fireworks show over Pennsylvania Avenue. You can see the Capitol Building beneath. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
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Doug E. Fresh performs at the DC Emancipation Day Concert. Someone in the audience flew a DC flag with DC STATEHOOD NOW! on it over the crowd. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
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Another look at Doug E. Fresh on stage at Freedom Plaza. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
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Arrested Development, Doug E. Fresh and other performers gather together on stage. An artist who during the concert created a painting of Abraham Lincoln wearing headphones can be seen with his work on the left. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
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