Performers to include:
Lubana Al-Quntar, Hall Williams Band, Kazaxe, Ladygod, Soka Tribe, Mariachi El Rey, LeeAnet Noble & Team Vicious, Eastern High School Drumline, and The President’s Own Marine BandGuest artists to include:
Nona Hendryx, Andrew Ondrejcak, The Griggs Brothers, Marlon Taylor-Wiles, Laura Anderson Barbata, Sheldon Scott, Stephanie Mercedes, Vanessa German, Hoesy Corona, Carlos Nazario, and others
To open the REACH, the Kennedy Center gathers artists from far-flung corners of the artistic landscape together with young people to walk, march, and dance into the future in this parade curated by multi-disciplinary visual and performance artist
Carrie Mae Weems, in collaboration with
David Ross of The MusicianShip and Funk Parade.
Let us know if you are planning on attending!
RSVPDavid Ross - Artistic Director
Carrie Mae Weems - Artistic Collaborator
Sandra Atkinson - Parade Director
The Griggs Brothers - Costume Consultants
Marlon Taylor-Wiles - Costume Consultant
Andrew Ondrejcak - Costume Consultant
Daniel Pinha - Float Designer
Dan Castor - Site Supervisor
Also featuring Kennedy Center Turnaround Artists + SchoolsCatch performances by many parade participants throughout the day on the North Plaza. No timed-entry passes are required to visit this area. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
The President's Own Marine Band
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Hall Williams Band
12-1 p.m.
Mariachi El Rey
1-2 p.m.
LadyGod
2-3 p.m.
Daniel Bernard Roumain
3-4 p.m.
Standing Rock
4-4:30 p.m.
Second Line
4:30-5:30 p.m.