Anacostia

Anacostia River Festival

Join us for the 11th Annual Anacostia River Festival!

  • Saturday, May 17, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate community, culture and connection with us at Anacostia Park! Enjoy live music, interactive activities and a marketplace. Bring your family and friends for a day filled with fun and discovery!

Don’t miss out on this wonderful celebration! Be sure to visit buildingbridgesdc.org/arf/ for more info!

 
people performing on stage at the Anaocostia River Festival
People performing at the Anacostia River Festival

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Driving Directions:

Visitors are encouraged to park at either the Anacostia Skating Pavillion or the Anacostia Metro Station (parking is free on weekends) to access the festival:

Anacostia Skating Pavillion
The only driving access into the park on the festival day will be via Nicholson Street SE.
Turn Right on Anacostia Drive and follow the signs to the shuttle parking area.
Ride the free shuttle ~1 mile to the festival grounds.

Anacostia Metro Station
Please note that the road you take to get to the Anacostia Metro Parking Garage, Howard Road SE is currently One Way between Suitland Parkway and Firth Sterling Blvd SE.

From I-695 and/or I-295 Southbound
Take Exit 4 (South Capital Street/ National's Stadium)
Stay in the exit lane and do not merge onto Suitland Parkway
Take the first right onto Howard Rd. SE (currently One Way)
Drive ~ 2 blocks to the 1st traffic light and turn left onto the access road to the Anacostia Metro parking garage

From I-295 Northbound
Take Exit 4 (South Capital Street/ National's Stadium)
At the bottom of exit ramp go left at the light and stay in the right lane
Turn Right on to Howard Road SE
Drive ~ 2 blocks to the 1st traffic light and turn left onto the access road for the Anacostia Metro parking garage.

Suitland Parkway towards DC
On Suitland Park continue and pass under I-295
Just after the underpass for I-295 turn right on Howard Road SE
Drive ~2 blocks to the 1st light and turn left onto the access road for the Anacostia Metro parking garage

Last updated: May 16, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, DC 20020

Phone:

771-208-1571
This is the official contact number for the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Visitor Center. It also serves as the main contact for Anacostia Park, including the Skating Pavilion and general visitor information. For questions about permits and reservations, please contact National Capital Parks–East at 771-208-1453.

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