Author: funk@funkparade.com

It is with a great deal of sadness, and out of an abundance of caution, that we are led to cancel Funk Parade 2020. On Friday, March 20th, DC extended its mass gathering restriction through April 27th, due to global health pandemic, COVID-19. Without a clear...

BRINGING MENTAL HEALTH SESSIONS TO OUR LOCAL BARBERSHOPS Washington, D.C. – What happens when you put formal and creative therapies in a D.C. barbershop? Magic happens. Starting With Today’s The Shape Up: The Barbershop Talk Series is excited to partner with the D.C. Funk Parade for...

WASHINGTON DC [April 10, 2019] The DC Department of Funk is excited to announce our initial line up preview for the 2019 Festival!  All of the performances will be taking place on Saturday May 11th at over 20 venues and stages around the city. This...