Friends
of the Soldiers’ Home in cooperation with the Armed Forces Retirement Home
present:
A July 4th Celebration
Local
Food Vendors * Children’s Fishing * Family Fun & Games
Watch the
fireworks at the National Mall
from one
of the best vantage points in Washington, DC!
Thursday,
July 4, 2013
4 pm to
9:30 pm
The Armed Forces Retirement Home
(Entrance:
Randolph Street, NW at Rock Creek Church Road)
****STREET PARKING IS
EXTREMELY LIMITED****
Please walk or bike; take the H8 bus; or park inside
the gates (convenient for picnicking, the elderly and families with children)
for a suggested donation of $5 per vehicle.
FOOD
Carry
in your own picnic food (no glass containers) or purchase from various vendors:
Captain Cookie – http://www.captaincookiedc.com/
Reba’s Funnel Cakes - https://www.facebook.com/rebasfunnelcakes
Stix – http://www.eatstixnow.com/
The Tender Rib - www.thetenderrib.com
LemonGrass - http://www.lemongrasstruck.com/
Los Verracos -
http://www.losverracos.com/about.html
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
·
Harambee with Baba Ras D is an engaging musical Early Childhood Education
experience promoting peace. Don’t miss it at 4:30 pm!
·
Trout Unlimited is the nation’s foremost organization for restoring
fisheries. Catch-and-release fishing is from 4 pm to 7 pm. Poles and bait
provided.
·
DC Bike House will help you decorate your bike, trike, stroller,
scooter or skateboard. Our 4th of July Parade begins at 7 pm.
FAMILY FUN (sorry
– no dogs!)
·
Tour
Lincoln’s Cottage for a reduced fee at 4 pm
(one tour only).
·
Engage in organized Games and Play with
the entire family!
·
Dance to the DJ’s
tunes.
·
Pose for a Souvenir
Photo.
…and much more!
Fireworks begin shortly after 9 pm
For more information:
http://friendsofsoldiers.org/
http://friendsofsoldiers.org/
or
www.Facebook.com/FriendsOfSoldiers
Print out the colorful flyer attached to this e-mail, hang it up, share it with friends!
Print out the colorful flyer attached to this e-mail, hang it up, share it with friends!
Friends of the Soldiers Home is
a non-profit organization serving to strengthen the bond between the Armed
Forces Retirement Home in Washington and the surrounding community.
