For 47 years, Adams Morgan Day has been a family-friendly celebration with music, art and activities for all ages. Adams Morgan Day is planned entirely by volunteers, and as Washington, DC’s longest running neighborhood festival, We welcome residents and visitors alike to meet our neighborhood businesses, artists, and service organizations.
We are elated to be coming back to an ALL in-person festival on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This highly anticipated yearly festival will be held one day only, on September 14th. This celebration will include Pre-festival activities such as the Adams Morgan Day Deep History Tour, meditative Tai-Chi, foundational yoga poses, and Go-Go a fitness class, along with entertainment, a visit by DC’s own Washington Spirit, dance acts, face-painter, the return of the Reggae stage, as well as children’s activities. Earl Carter, renowned Guitarist will wow the crowd with his selections. The Dance Plaza will end the evening with the biggest Regg’Go dance party with Ras Lidj and Deep Band as the crowd listens and dances to reggae music linked with DC’s signature music, Go-Go. The streets will remain open and activities will be conducted in contained areas
PRE-FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
8:00 am – 11:30 am
8:00 am
Meditative Tai-Chi with Foundational Yoga Poses with Jayanti
Marie Reed School
2201 18th Street
Mindful Movement. This session will combine the meditative movements of tai-chi with foundational yoga poses as we connect the movements with breath. We will conclude with a short meditation. This class is for all levels. We encourage a yoga mat but you will still be able to participate without one. Come learn about the many benefits of these ancient movement arts such as improved strength, balance and nervous system renewal. Try it out!
10:30 am
Adams Morrgan Day Deep History Tour
Jubilee Music Stage
1800 Columbia Road
Join us for a fascinating journey through the rich history of Adams Morgan Day Deep History Tourin this iconic neighborhood. Stay afterwards to enjoy the Adams Morgan Day festivities. The tour will focus not so much on the rich and famous, hot real estate deals, or the best dive bars, but instead on the history of land struggles, escapes from slavery, and fights for freedom, that carry over to Adams Morgan as a temporary home for revolutions from Central America and the Horn of Africa. Learn about colonial conquest, early indigenous settlements, slavery, and patterns of institutionalized racism and segregation, with continuous fight-backs, escapes, and learning.
11:30 am
Go-Go Fitness
Marie Reed School
2201 18th Street, NW
Get ready for a high-energy workout to Washington D.C.’s signature music, Go-Go. This calorie-blasting workout will make you feel a sense of accomplishment! Dani will guide us through a creative set of choreographed movements while building strength and flexibility. For all fitness levels. Don’t forget your water bottle and towel!
FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Jubilee Music Stage
Host/DJ Q Hill
1800 Columbia Road
The live music will resound from the stage at Jubilee Music stage, present “Melodies at Jubilee Music Stage” hosted by DJ Qhill, https://www.qhillbeats.com. Sit back, relax, and take in the smooth tunes by some of our local performers. You will experience a diverse line-up to include, Contemporary Jazz, Pop Culture, and Progressive Soul
Artisan Stroll
Take a walk along “Artisan Stroll” where local craftspeople and retail booths will line the upper level of Marie Reed School Plaza located on 18th Street at the intersection of Wyoming Street and Jubilee Plaza Music Stage, located at 1800 Columbia Road. The very best will be showcased, offering international specialty items, arts and crafts, jewelry, clothes, and handmade goods.
Kalorama Park-Reggae at Kalorama Park
Host/DJ Vibesmaster G-Nice
1865 Kalorama Road
Back by popular demand, the return on the Reggae stage is where you get a chance to see live performances by some of the best Reggae bands that the industry has to offer. Sit back and relax while these bands will have you rocking and swaying to the Reggae beat. Adams Morgan’s own, The Heights Band will also be performing. Nkula Reggae Band Blending soulful reggae with rhythm, style, and grace will be closing the stage.
Marie Reed School
2201 18th Street
American University (AU) Humanities Truck
Our ever popular arts, culture and history segment of the festival combines the local diversity and richness of the neighborhood’s roots. We will delve into the depths of the Adams Morgan history with our AU Humanities Truck. For several years the AU Humanities Truck has been on the road collecting the diverse experience and perspectives of the community.
Artisan Stroll
Take a walk along “Artisan Stroll” where local craftspeople and retail booths will line the upper level of Marie Reed School Plaza located on 18th Street at the intersection of Wyoming Street and Jubilee Plaza Music stage, located at 1800 Columbia Road. The very best will be showcased, offering international specialty items, arts and crafts, jewelry, clothes, and handmade goods.
Dance Plaza Stage
The interactive Dance Plaza, hosted by Cheryl “Cee-Cee” Hardy, Festival Director, is where you will go on an international journey of dance, fashion, culture and music with an explosive lineup of dance groups that will perform and teach basic dance moves, allowing the audience to join along. Earl Carter, the multi-instrumentalist and renowned guitarist, will wow the crowd with a melody of tunes. The stage will close with a Reggae party featuring IandI Riddim Reggae Band .
Gymboree-Tennis Court
Continuing with our line-up and age-appropriate activities for the children, Gymboree will curate unique programming and interactive activities for the family to include parachute time, bubbles, and tactile play, creating a memorable experience for all! Music will be incorporated along with tactile play, adding a different flair to children’s games.
Kid’s Zone-Marie Reed Field
The Volo City Kids Zone is both fun and educational. Full of games and educational activities, it boasts a soccer and flag football clinic, as well as on-site workshops. The Volo City Kids Zone will be located at Marie Reed School, Basketball Court.
Washington Spirit
We are pleased to have DC’s own Washington Spirit. They will be handing out giveaways such as branded popsockets, koozies, and stickers. Please join them as they have a virtual reality experience. The Washington Spirit is also running a First Match On Us promo where if you’ve never been to a Spirit match before, you’ll get your 2 free tickets to a match.
FESTIVAL DIRECTORS
Co-Festival Director: Cheryl “Cee-Cee” Hardy
Born and raised in Washington, DC, it’s hard to put a label on Cheryl “Cee-Cee” Hardy’s involvement with the many activities around the DMV. Cee-Cee has been involved with the festival since 2005, serving in the capacities of Deputy Festival Operator, Stage Manager and MC for the Dance Plaza, an international, interactive dance stage, Volunteer Coordinator, Business Outreach Coordinator, as well as the Media Relations and Outreach Coordinator. Cee-Ceel, with her dedication and willingness to assist in any capacity, also worked with the Taste of DC as the Volunteer Coordinator and the Media Relations contact. She has a love for the community and people and also coordinates large-scale events for the Federal Government. Cee-Cee continuously promotes partnerships with local programs around the city to help others transition back into the community, thru volunteering.
For more info on the Dance Plaza, please visit https://www.facebook.com/danceplaza.adams.morgan or email admo.danceplaza@gmail.com.
Co-Festival Director: Josue Martinez
Born in Corinto, El Salvador, Josue Martinez is a passionate multimedia artist and graphic designer with more than twenty-five years of experience creating inspired works of art. He studied at the prestigious Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Josue is the founder of Art in Promotions, a full-service graphic design firm. As a community artist, Josue has worked with a variety of youth and change-making organizations to help educate, develop and improve surrounding communities.
For more info, visit Corinto Gallery
Email: ADAMSMORGANDAY1@GMAIL.COM
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
ADMODay 2025 Volunteer Sign-Up
Wondering where you can grab an Adams Morgan t-shirt and mask? Check out Corinto Gallery!
As an independent, volunteer-run festival, we always appreciate contributions from our neighbors! Your donations make it possible to produce the festival and pay the musicians, dancers, artists and content creators.
Please consider supporting Adams Morgan Day with a tax-deductible donation to the Adams Morgan Community Alliance, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.