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Weekend on Barrack Row 8th Street SE

May 3rd & 4th 2024

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May the 4th (Force) be with you
Barracks Row 8th Street's 
Unofficial Star Wars Weekend:

 

The Force is strong on 8th St Barracks Row - May 3rd and 4th Barracks Row Main Street’s Unofficial Star Wars Weekend

 

From Friday, May 3rd to Saturday, May 4th, we invite guests to come dressed up as their favorite characters from the Star Wars franchise and party like rock stars. Guests will be able to enjoy food specials/Star Wars Theme Cocktails from Barracks Row Main Streets participating establishments. 8th Street SE participating establishments will be hosting individual events such as Star Wars Trivia games & more. Members from A Galaxy Fall Fall Away (Darth Vader & Storm Troopers) will be visiting 8th Street Barracks Row. This event will take place starting on Friday, May 3rd (evening) to Saturday, May 4th (all day). More information will be coming soon!

Raffle Tickets:

Get in on the fun with our Star Wars Ticket Raffle! With tickets priced at just $5, you can get multiple chances to win amazing prizes, such as signed memorabilia or gift cards to some of our amazing restaurants. Whether you're looking to treat yourself or surprise a loved one, purchasing our raffle tickets could be the perfect way to do it. Raffle tickets are $5 a ticket. Proceeds from the raffle go to supporting Barracks Row Main Street, a 501c3 non-profit organization. For more information on Barracks Row Main Street, click here.

May the 3rd - The Force Awakens Events:

  • Characters Meet & Greet - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Eastern Market Metro Park

  • LIVE Lightsaber Battle - 5:30 pm - Eastern Market Metro Park

  • Jedi Lightsaber Parade - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - From Eastern Market Metro Park to 8th St SE

  • Star Wars Theme Art - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm - Frame of Mine - 545 8th St SE

  • Star Wars Entertainment - All Day - Ted's Bulletin - 505 8th Street SE

  • Star Wars Food Specials - &Pizza - All Day - The R2D2 Pizza Specials $9.99

  • Star Wars Food Specials - Lola's - 711 8th St SE -  Feature specials "Dark Side" and "Light Side" cocktails

  • Star Wars Food Specials - Matchbox -  521 8th St SE - Happy Hour Specials

  • Star Wars Food Specials - Taco City DC - 1102 8th St SE- TBA

 

May the 4th (Force) be with you Events:

  • Characters Meet & Great - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Eastern Market Metro Park

  • Characters Interaction - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - 8th Street SE

  • Jedi Training (Kids 3 to 10 years old) - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Taoti / The 507 - 507 8th Street SE

  • Star Wars Theme Art - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm - Frame of Mine - 545 8th St SE

  • Labyrinth Games & Puzzles - 11: 00 am - 3:00 pm - Star Wars Game Demonstrations at Taoti / The 507 - 507 8th Street

  • Star Wars Afternoon Dance Party - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Taoti / The 507 - 507 8th Street

  • Star Wars Entertainment - All Day - Ted's Bulletin - 505 8th Street SE

  • Star Wars Entertainment -  Costume contest, and the winner will receive a $50 gift card - 9:00 pm Lola's - 711 8th St SE

  • Star Wars Entertainment - 4:00 pm - Ugly Mug / Valor Bar - 723 8th St SE - Star Wars Trivia 

  • Star Wars Entertainment - STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977) for Sat May 4th at 7 PM- The Miracle Theater - 535 8th St SE

  • Star Wars Food Specials - &Pizza - The R2D2 Pizza Specials $9.99

  • Star Wars Food Specials - Lola's - 711 8th St SE -  Feature specials "Dark Side" and "Light Side" cocktails


Raffle Ticket Pickup Information:
Bring your Eventbrite Raffle "Add-On Ticket" to the following locations to exchange for raffle tickets.

  • Friday, May 3rd - 5 pm to 6 pm at Eastern Market Metro Park - 701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

  • Saturday, May 4th - 12 pm to 1:00 pm at 507 8th St SE.

  • Saturday, May 4th - 2 pm - 3:00 pm is the raffle drawing

The drawing with take place live on Saturday, May 4th from 2 pm to 3 pm at 507 8th Street SE.

 

Note: You need to BE present at the drawing to win. Bring your Eventbrite Raffle "Add-On Ticket" to the locations above to exchange for our raffle tickets.

Press Release for Star Wars Weekend - Here 

Additional Information:
No tickets are needed for this event. So simply show up, have fun, and share your snaps with us on social. Raffle tickets are $5 a ticket. Proceeds from the raffle go to supporting Barracks Row Main Street, a 501c3 non-profit organization. For more information on Barracks Row Main Street, click here.

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May 3rd & 4th star wars activities

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