Freedomfest on the Riverfront

Independence Day is a joyous occasion to celebrate with friends, family, and fellow patriots. It isn't just the history of this day that makes celebrating so much fun, but it is the warm summer weather, fireworks, cookouts, outdoor concerts and other various public events that make this day so special. National Freedomfest is a great way to celebrate America's Independence, commune with others have a great time, enjoy amazing weather and a view overlooking the Anacostia River. National Freedomfest is two days of DC's most popular National, Regional, and Local bands and DJ's. With over 40 bands and DJ's in concert on five stages, eclectic food vendors and one of a kind craft vendors there is something  for everyone to enjoy. Most of bands even edited their music to make more appropriate for the younger guests.

People from all over the DMV and beyond came to the Yards Park in Southeast on Sunday and Monday for the festival. It was really great to see so many individuals gathering together in an area of DC that most of them have never visited before. An event like this is really good for the community. By bringing people from different backgrounds together and celebrating the birth of a nation, individuals are uniting with those whom on any other day may not share any common interests.

 I had the opportunity to attend Freedomfest for the first time this year and was very pleased with the event and especially its location. I was able to meet some of the local bands and visit some of the cool local vendors on site. I definite plan on attending again next year and encourage more people to do the same. Spend your holiday with family, friends and Freedomfest.

*Check out our youtube page for a short Ryan Cabrera performance video. For a complete listing of the local bands and DJ's of Freedomfest click the link


--Krystal