Hispanic and Latino · Parade · Washington, District of Columbia
Fiesta DC Festival and Parade
2027 dates not announced yet · usually September
About Fiesta DC Festival and Parade
Fiesta DC is a Latino festival and parade held on Pennsylvania Avenue near the U.S. Capitol, run by the nonprofit Fiesta DC Inc. The weekend includes a parade of delegations on Constitution Avenue, music stages, food and crafts from across Latin America. The 2026 edition honors Brazil.
What to expect
Heritage parades bring community groups, bands, dancers and floats through the streets, and many are followed by a festival with food and music.
Fiesta DC Festival and Parade has included parade, live music, food vendors, art and handcrafts and kids zone.
Fiesta DC Festival and Parade was first held in 1971.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held September 26-27, 2026.
- Parade
- Live music
- Food vendors
- Art and handcrafts
- Kids zone
Where it happens
Fiesta DC Festival and Parade is held at Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 3rd and 7th Streets (festival); Constitution Avenue from 15th to 7th Street (parade) in Washington, District of Columbia. It is one of 5 cultural festivals in District of Columbia on this calendar.















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Questions about Fiesta DC Festival and Parade
- When is Fiesta DC Festival and Parade 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held September 26-27, 2026.
- Where is Fiesta DC Festival and Parade held?
- Fiesta DC Festival and Parade takes place at Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 3rd and 7th Streets (festival); Constitution Avenue from 15th to 7th Street (parade) in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What happens at Fiesta DC Festival and Parade?
- Events have included: parade, live music, food vendors, art and handcrafts, kids zone.
- Who organizes Fiesta DC Festival and Parade?
- Fiesta DC Festival and Parade is organized by Fiesta DC Inc.. Their official site is fiestadc.org.
- What other cultural festivals are near Washington?
- The closest others on this calendar are DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival in Washington, DC (same city); DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival in Washington, DC (same city); Día de los Muertos at The Wharf in Washington, DC (same city).
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