DC Emancipation Day 2025
Sunday, April 13
Featuring Concert Performances by:
Anthony Hamilton
Chante Moore
Tim Bowman, Jr. and Faith City
The Crank Crusaders featuring Raheem Devaughn
DJ Kool
Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir
Location: Freedom Plaza
1455 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC, 20004
Parade: 2 pm
Concert: 4 pm
Fireworks: 8:30 pm
In 2025 we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the declaration of Emancipation Day as a District holiday. We will have a special concert with an exciting lineup that you don’t want to miss! Stay tuned for the artist lineup – it’s sure to be an exciting celebration!