Enjoy the spirit of Independence day in an open air environment
* Buy your favorite Indian knick knacks
* Mehendi, Tattoos and Music
* Enjoy delicious Indian food
* Sing, dance and karaoke
* Watch budding Indian talents performing on stage …
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Sri Venkateswara Lotus Temple, 12501 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA, 22030.
Celebrations of Lord Sri Krishna Birthday.
Sri Krishna Abhishekam, Sri Vishnu Sahasranama , Krishna , Achutha , Govinda Madhura Astaka Paarayanam by Children. Procession of the Lord Krishna around the temple. Breaking of the Hanging Pots (Vutti) (Uri Adi) containing butter, yogurt etc.
Krishna Janmashtami , also known as “Krishnashtami”,”Saatam Aatham” ,”Gokulashtami”, “Ashtami Rohini”, “Srikrishna Jayanti”,…
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Asian Festival – Indian Village – Showcasing Indian Cultures. The “Asian Festival” is a 2-day FREE cultural event to promote a greater understanding of Asian countries and cultures to the general public. The Asian Festival has grown into a huge success over the years by attracting attendees from all over the D.C. Metro area and beyond. Each participating Asian country has an opportunity to share its unique music, cultural performances, food, fashion, handicrafts, and other products. Asian…
Farm Tour and Harvest Sale – Montgomery County, Maryland Support local Farms. All farms will be open on Saturday and some will reopen on Sunday as well. Farms will be open both days from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Several farms have hayrides, pony rides, music, demonstrations and other fun activities planned. The event will take place rain or shine. Buses or groups, and designated accessible parking for persons with disabilities, are available where indicated. No pets are allowed except…
ARTSCAPE FACTS
Dates: July 17, 18 and 19, 2009
Friday: 12-10pm / Saturday: 12-10pm / Sunday: 12-8pm.
Location:
Mount Royal Avenue and Cathedral Street / Charles Street. Bolton Hill neighborhood and Station North Arts and Entertainment District.
A good landmark to help with directions is the Lyric Opera House, 140 West Mt. Royal Avenue, 21201.
Year: 28th annual festival.
Attendance: 350,000+ people.
Admission: Free and open to the public, Artscape is held outdoors in tents, …
July 4th, 2009. Festival of India – Rathyatra, Washington DC. National Mall. Rathyatra is part of the Independence Day Parade. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare ISKCON(The International Society for Krishna Consciousness) was established in 1966 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Srila Prabhupada) Krishna is a deity worshiped across many traditions in Hinduism in a variety of perspectives. Krishna is often depicted as an infant, as a young boy playing a flute as…
July 4th Celebration and Fireworks, Laurel, MD, US – 2009 July 4th Celebration and Fireworks, Laurel Maryland. “Laurel – An All-Inclusive City”! Laurel is a city in northern Prince George’s County, Maryland, US, located midway between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Incorporated in 1870, the city maintains a historic district including its Main Street. Laurel is near Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory, the Fort Meade Army base, and the National Security Agency (NSA)…
Independence Day Parade – July 4th – Nations 233rd Birthday, Washington DC Constitution Avenue and 7th to 17th Sts. An 1825 invitation to an Independence Day celebration. 1st President of the US – George Washington 2nd President of the US – John Adams 3rd President of the US – Thomas Jefferson. National Independence Day Parade(NIDP) and Diversified Events. Originally entitled Yankee Doodle, painted by A. M. Willard that came to be known as The Spirit of 76. Often imitated…
Jun 30 – Orioles 11, Red Sox 10; Believe it: Orioles rally from 10-1 deficit, win. Trailing Red Sox by 9 runs in 7th inning, Os post back-to-back five-run innings, rally to win in biggest comeback in team history. It was the largest comeback in the teams 55-year history. Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore.
Sport : Baseball
Founded : 1876
No. of teams : 30
Country(ies) : US and Canada
Most recent champion(s) : Philadelphia Phillies
Most championships :New York Yankees …
Free Outdoor Movies – Columbias Lakefront Summer Festival Movies Watching movies on a large screen outdoors has become a popular summer activity. There are several outdoor movie festivals in the Washington, DC area. Most of the movies are free and offer a great opportunity for families to enjoy some time together under the stars. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, pack a picnic basket, sit back and enjoy the show. Different locations are offering various activities before …
