Labor Day Weekend Events in Washington, DC 2011
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Looking for something to do for Labor Day in Washington, DC? We've got you covered. See below for a list of events going on this weekend - from September 1st - 5th, 2011.
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Washington, DC 2011 Labor Day Events
National Symphony Orchestra Concert at the U.S. Capitol: September 4, 2011: The National Symphony Orchestra celebrates the beginning of its 2011–2012 season with its annual Labor Day Capitol Concert featuring new NSO Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke in Legends of Washington Music, a musical tribute to John Philip Sousa, "Duke" Ellington, and Chuck Brown, the "Godfather of Go-Go." The National Symphony Orchestra Concert at the U.S. Capitol will be held Sunday, September 4th, 2011 at 8pm. This is a free event & no tickets are required. Gates open at 3pm, and there is a rehearsal at 3:30pm. More info: www.kennedy-center.org/events/?event=NLLAB
Abbey Road on the River: September 1 - 5, 2011: North America’s largest and longest running Beatles ® Tribute Festival, Abbey Road on the River (AROTR), will return to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center from September 1st – 5th, 2011, bringing more than 50 bands from around the world to National Harbor. Beatles fans will enjoy several classically arranged shows from D.C.’s Voce Chamber Singers and The Washington Saxophone Quartet, as well as a special performance by acclaimed soprano Alessandra Marc. More info: dguides.com
Washington, DC Loop Festival: September 3, 2011: Loop Fest is Washington, DC's brand new music festival! Taking place in the beautiful Yards Park, Loop Fest will bring together musicians that have never played on the same stage. Not only an event for the music, Loop Fest will be full of games, food, art, and rock. The first annual Loop Festival will take place on Saturday, September 3rd, 2011. More info: dguides.com
Virginia Scottish Games & Festival: September 3 & 4, 2011: The Virginia Scottish Games & Festival will be held over Labor Day Weekend, September 3rd & 4th, 2011 at Great Meadow, located at 5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, VA. This two day Scottish and Celtic celebration will feature lots of Scottish games, Celtic music, British modern and antique cars and motorcycles, family activities & much more. More info: www.vascottishgames.org
10th Annual Kennedy Center Page-to-Stage Festival: September 3 - 5, 2011: The tenth annual Page-to-Stage festival features more than 40 D.C.-area theater companies in free readings and open rehearsals of works being developed by local, regional, and national playwrights, librettists, and composers. The event will be held over Labor Day Weekend - from September 3rd - 5th, 2011. More info: www.kennedy-center.org/events/?event=XLPTS
23rd Annual DC Blues Festival: September 3, 2011: The 23rd Annual DC Blues Festival will take place on Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park. This fun, free, family-event will take place from noon to 7pm. For more information, visit: www.dcblues.org/index.php?pageRequest=Festival
73rd Annual Old Towne Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade: September 5, 2011: The City of Gaithersburg and the Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Fire Department celebrate the unofficial end of summer with the 73rd Annual Labor Day Parade Monday, September 5, 2011 at 1 p.m. The parade features an assortment of high school marching bands, costumed characters, cars and fire engines, horses, clowns, and more, winding through East Diamond and Russell Avenues in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. Julie Wright, traffic reporter for WTOP News Radio and part of the Fox 5 Morning News Team, joins the parade as Mistress of Ceremonies. More info: www.gaithersburgmd.gov
Kensington 44th Annual Labor Day Parade & Festival: September 5, 2011: The 44th Annual Kensington Labor Day Parade and Festival will be held on Monday, September 5th, 2011 beginning at 10am. Starting at 10am at the intersection of St. Paul and Plyers Mill, South along Connecticut, East along Baltimore, Northeast along Carroll, South along Montgomery, East onto Kent, North along Kensington Pkwy (Grandstand), and ending at Howard and Fawcett. More info: www.tok.md.gov
Capitol Skyline Hotel Labor Day Party: September 4, 2011: Voted by many as the best swimming pool of all Washington DC hotels, the Capitol Skyline Hotel is a great place to end your Summer. Come to the hotel on September 4th to celebrate the final "Spik'd Sunday" pool party. For more information, visit: www.capitolskyline.com
57th Annual Greenbelt Labor Day Festival: September 2 - 5, 2011: Celebrate Labor day at the annual Greenbelt Labor Day Festival from September 2nd - 5th, 2011. Come for a carnival, live bands and entertainment, an art show, a photo show, a Labor Day Parade and much more. These festivities are free! For more information, visit: greenbeltlaborday.com
Spend Labor Day at the Maryland Renaissance Festival: September 3 & 4, 2011: The Maryland Renaissance Festival takes place on weekends through October 23, 2011. The Maryland Renaissance Festival has become the region's premier outdoor event and the second largest Renaissance Festival in the country. More info: dguides.com
Maloof Money Cup in Washington, DC: September 2 - 4, 2011: The Maloof Road Tour is heading into the final stretch of its cross-country RV tour with a final stop at the firstever Maloof Money Cup contest in Washington D.C. over Labor Day Weekend - September 2 - 4, 2011. The Maloof Road Tour works with and promotes local skate shops in each city to host skate contests (High Ollie, Game of Skate, Best Line contests and more) on Saturdays at each stop of the tour. More info: www.maloofmoneycup.com
