Opal's Walk Routes
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To celebrate the 5th year of Juneteenth as a federal holiday, this year’s walk will occur simultaneously at 10:00am EST in ten cities across the United States. Washington, DC is slated as the flagship city and the Ward 7 Juneteenth Planning Committee has agreed to lead this effort. 

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Opal’s Walk Registration - $35 (includes t-shirt). No vehicles, floats, or structures (entities with vehicles are encouraged to register for the Parade.

 

Event Schedule

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 8:00 AM – Participant Check-In & Registration Opens

 9:00 AM – Assembly Begins

10:00 AM – Opal's Walk Procession Departs

11:00 AM – Ward 7 Juneteenth Parade Begins

  1:00 PM – Post Parade Concert & Picnic

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Assembly Location 

East Washington Heights Baptist Church

2220 Branch Avenue SE

Washington, DC 20020

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Route Information 

The procession will travel along Branch Avenue SE and conclude inside Fort Dupont Park.

Distance: 2.5 miles

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Registration

All participants must check in at the registration table located at East Washington Heights Baptist Church upon arrival.

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Parking Information

Option 1: Street Parking

Street parking is available throughout the area. Please observe all posted parking restrictions and signage.

 

Option 2: Fort Dupont Park Parking Lot

3300 Fort Dupont Drive SE, Washington, DC 20019

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This parking area is located near the end of the route and will be closed from 10:00am-1:00pm. There is also another parking lot accessible from Minnesota Avenue SE that will be open

 

Option 3: Drop-Off & Park

Participants may be dropped off at East Washington Heights Baptist Church and then proceed to park at Fort Dupont Park.

 

Special Access to Fort Dupont Park Parking

The recommended route is:

• Travel along Pennsylvania Avenue SE

• Turn onto Fort Davis Drive

• Continue across Massachusetts Avenue SE

• Proceed to Fort Dupont Road

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A police officer will be stationed at the gate restricting general traffic. Present your parking pass and inform the officer that you are participating in the Ward 7 Juneteenth Parade. (Access will not be allowed between 10am-1pm).

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Parking passes must be picked up at the registration desk or at Q Street & Carpenter Street SE no later than 9:00 AM.

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Spectator Parking

Spectators are encouraged to park:

• Near Minnesota Avenue SE and walk to Randle Circle.

 

Public Transportation Options:

East Washington Heights Baptist Church is accessible by Metro: Subway - Naylor Road Station Bus Lines - D1X, P63, C23, C21, C35

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What to Bring

• Positive energy and community spirit

• Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing

• Refillable water bottle

• Sunscreen and/or a hat

• Spending money for our vendor marketplace

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Free food and water will be available throughout the day.

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Photography & Media Notice

Photography and video recording will take place throughout the event.

By participating, you consent to being photographed, filmed, and recorded for promotional, media, and historical documentation purposes.

Weather Policy

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This event will take place rain or shine unless severe weather conditions require cancellation or modification.

Questions?

 

Toya Carmichael

Project Manager

📞 202-677-5294

📧 ward7jpc@gmail.com

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Tommy Ballard

Participant Committee Chair

📞 202-271-3849

📧 ward7jpc@gmail.com

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