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LIST | Free and low-cost Cinco de Mayo events happening in DC this weekend
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Cinco de Mayo is coming up on Sunday — But the festivities will be happening all weekend.
Washingtonian Magazine’s Briana Thomas has a rundown of free and low-cost activities for the whole family.
7News’ Melanie Hastings spoke to Briana Thomas with Washingtonian Magazine about the events:
1. Shipgarten
“Shipgarten is located in the McLean Tysons Corner area. It’s a restaurant and bar. They throw a lot of themed events because they have outdoor and indoor spaces. And specifically for Cinco de Mayo this weekend, on Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. they are going to be throwing a festival. It is kid-friendly and dog-friendly, so the entire family can enjoy this. There’s going to be three-legged races, a jalapeno eating contest. There’s going to be a yelling contest and a lot of different things that could earn you a gift card. And at the same time, there’ll be a kid friendly festival happening as well, that includes a moon bounce and appearances from the movie Encanto as well. This is totally free.”
2. Hook Hall
“You can actually go to Hook Hall, which is a bar on Georgia Avenue. And they are bringing in the professional wrestling group, Lucha Libre who’s going to be performing various matches. One, which is 21 and up only for adults. And that is going to be at 7 p.m. on Saturday. But during the day at 2 p.m., kids can also watch a wrestling match. There’s going to be live music, a mariachi band is going to perform.”
Tickets for both family-friendly and adults start around $25.
3. Bryant Street Market
“Bryant Street Market is a food hall in Northeast. And starting on Friday, you can attend a free salsa social. So if you want to practice your dance moves and your footwork, this is a good place to do it. And then on Saturday, there’s going to be a Farmers’ Market at the shop from vendors, as well as a DJ block party that’s going to take place from 3 to 10 p.m.. And then on Sunday, there’s going to be a pinata-making workshop that’s pretty fun.”
4. 12th annual Running of the Chihuahuas race
“All dog lovers and Chihuahua owners specifically, are invited to The Wharf DC for the 12th annual Running of the Chihuahuas race taking place this Saturday. I mean, this is the cutest event ever. Of course, chihuahuas are from Mexico. In fact, they are named after a Mexican city and so this is the perfect event for Cinco de Mayo. The event is free. It’s family-friendly. There’s going to be about 150 chihuahuas racing down a 60-foot race track along The Wharf from 2 to 5 p.m. They’re going to capture this on jumbo video. And the good news about this is it to help support and raise funds for the World Dog Rescue. So this is a fun event, but also for a good cause.
5. Mercado DC Street Food Festival
“The Mercado DC Street Food Festival is taking place on Sunday. The tickets are pretty affordable, they start at $15. In fact, children can enter this event for free. It’s going to be a chance to sample food from Latin restaurants, as well as salsa lessons will take place. There will be craft cocktails and mocktails as well. And there’s going to be live music from Latin bands. So it’s going to be one big party taking place actually on Cinco de Mayo. It’s actually taking place in Eastern Market inside their North Hall.”
All of these events are free or easy on the budget and happening this weekend.
Washington, D.C
What to know about the ‘No Kings’ protest in DC this weekend
‘No Kings’ protests across DC
Thousands of people took to the streets of Washington, D.C., and across the U.S. on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s administration as part of massive “No Kings” protests.
WASHINGTON – Washington, D.C., and the surrounding DMV area are set to host the third major “No Kings” march and rally this Saturday, March 28, 2026, as part of a wave of nationwide demonstrations planned for the same day.
Event details:
Organized locally by area chapters of Indivisible and allied grassroots groups, the event aims to draw protesters to downtown Washington and surrounding counties to oppose policies of the Trump administration and to voice broader concerns about civil rights and democratic norms.
The march will kick off at 10 a.m., with participants gathering at Memorial Circle near Arlington Cemetery, with additional access from the Blue Line or nearby parking at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, according to the event organizers. There is no public parking in the immediate area, but participants can be dropped off at the circle.
People take part in a “No Kings” protest in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua via Getty Images)
From there, the procession will head across the Memorial Bridge into Washington, D.C., passing the Lincoln Memorial and continuing on to the Washington Monument.
At the conclusion of the march, participants can walk to a downtown rally, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A broader movement
Big picture view:
A nationwide series of “No Kings” protests is set for March 28—over 3,000 events are scheduled.
These protests are organized by groups including Indivisible and the broader 50501 Movement, which have coordinated previous actions in June and October 2025 that drew millions of participants nationwide, including in Washington, D.C.
Other ‘No Kings’ rallies in the DMV
Dig deeper:
In addition to the main rally in downtown D.C., several other demonstrations tied to “No Kings 3” are scheduled around the DMV this Saturday.
In Arlington, Virginia, activists are organizing a march across the Memorial Bridge beginning at 10 a.m., with protesters expected to continue into West Potomac Park before joining larger crowds in the District proper, for example.
There are hundreds of “No Kings” events scheduled to take place this Saturday throughout the DMV. You can click here to find a list of all of them.
The Source: Information from “No Kings” organizers, Indivisible, Mobilize and previous FOX 5 DC reporting.
Washington, D.C
Great Mother March sets out on 500-mile pilgrimage from Asheville to Washington
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Great Mother March has begun a 500-mile pilgrimage from Asheville, North Carolina, to Washington, D.C.
Organizers said the 32-day journey is a women’s empowerment pilgrimage inspired by the Buddhist monks’ Walk for Peace.
“This is a universal movement,” founder Whitney Freya, an artist, author and sacred activist, said. “Everyone has a mother. Every tradition reveres a Great Mother. And we all depend on Mother Earth. This march is a call to honor those truths while reminding us what is possible when we move together, with intention, hope, and love.”
The march is expected to end April 22, Earth Day, when participants reach the steps of the U.S. Capitol.

Here’s a look at the group’s route:
Organizers said the group will walk alongside the Appalachian Mountains through rural communities in North Carolina and Virginia, with planned stops including Black Mountain, Old Fort, Marion, Linville and Boone, North Carolina.
From there, the group plans to travel via Todd and West Jefferson, North Carolina, and the River Country Campground along the New River, to the Peace Pentagon near Independence, Virginia.
The marchers are expected to arrive in Galax, Virginia, on April 1, then continue to Hillsville, Floyd, Ferrum and Rocky Mount, arriving in Rocky Mount on April 5.
The group is expected to reach Lynchburg on April 9 and travel up U.S. 29 to Waynesboro, arriving April 12.
Organizers said the marchers plan to arrive in Charlottesville on April 13 and spend April 14 at IX Art Park to rest and prepare for the final leg to Washington.
From Charlottesville, the group plans overnight stops in Barboursville, Orange, Culpeper and Warrenton, Virginia, before arriving in Manassas on April 19. Additional stops include the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia, and Alexandria, Virginia, ahead of the group’s arrival in Washington on April 22.
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US Park Police officer shot in Washington, DC
A U.S. Park Police officer was shot in Washington, D.C., while on duty, according to a statement from the agency.
Park Police said the officer was shot at 7:30 p.m. on Monday in Southeast Washington on Queens Stroll Pl.
The officer has been transported to a local hospital, officials said.
The circumstances of the shooting are unclear. A Park Police spokesperson told ABC News the officer has non-life-threatening injuries.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X that she has spoken to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Jeffery Carroll and was briefed on the shooting.
“Please pray for the officer’s recovery,” the attorney general said.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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