Emancipation Day Concert

Washington, DC

Celebrate DC’s Emancipation Day, which honors the Emancipation Act of 1862 that ended slavery in the nation’s capital. Harmonicist Frederic Yonnet performs as part of the Emancipation Day Concert at Freedom Plaza on Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington, DC. The day includes a free parade led by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and announced by Poet Taylor of WPGC 95.5. FM, and a free concert featuring Fatih Evans, Doug E. Fresh, Kenney Lattimore, MYA, Master Gee of Sugar Hill Gang, EU featuring Sugar Bear, Spur of the Moment, Ayanna Gregory and Passion Band. A fireworks display on Pennsylvania Avenue caps off the night.