Passage to Progress Stroll

Passage to Progress Stroll

Date and Time

Jun 19, 2025 9:00 am

Location

Anacostia

2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020

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Description:

Anacostia BID’s Annual Passage to Progress Stroll
Celebrate Juneteenth • Explore Local • Earn a Free Shirt!

Step into history, culture, and community with the Anacostia BID’s Annual Passage to Progress Stroll—a vibrant celebration that invites you to explore the heart of Historic Anacostia while commemorating the legacy of Juneteenth.

From June 19th through June 29th, we invite residents and visitors alike to discover the soul of Anacostia by visiting our neighborhood’s incredible local businesses. Each participating location will have special Passage to Progress booklets available—your personal guide on a cultural and educational stroll through this historic neighborhood.

Collect stamps at each stop along the way and learn about the story of Juneteenth through the lens of local Black-owned businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs. To earn a stamp, simply:

✅ Visit a business
✅ Make a purchase
✅ Post on social media
✅ Join their mailing list

Once you’ve collected six stamps, bring your completed tour card to Busboys and Poets Anacostia. The first 50 participants to complete their cards will receive a limited-edition 2025 Anacostia Juneteenth commemorative t-shirt designed by celebrated DC artist MasPaz.

Whether you're a long-time resident or first-time visitor, this self-guided tour is a chance to connect with Anacostia’s powerful past and thriving present. Support local. Celebrate freedom. And take home a piece of DC history.

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