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Guide to free embassy tours in washington, dc during passport dc, visit washington, dc during passport dc, a springtime celebration of international cultures in the district..

Passport DC presented by Events DC is a month-long festival in May that pays tribute to Washington, DC's thriving international diplomatic community and diverse culture. As part of International Cultural Awareness month, the first two Saturdays in May are devoted to embassy open houses. Consider this your chance to stroll Embassy Row – a stretch of Massachusetts Avenue NW that runs through Dupont Circle and Upper Northwest – and visit some of the more than 170 embassies and cultural institutions based in the nation's capital.

Thanks to this only-in-DC experience, you can take advantage of two chances to step inside a foreign embassy with the  Around the World Embassy Tour  (May 4, 2024) and the EU Open House (May 11, 2024). Read on to learn about these events plus all of Passport DC's other ongoing experiences, including International City Food Festival (May 3-4, 2024), Flower Mart (May 3-4, 2024), and Fiesta Asia! (May 18, 2024).

You can visit foreign embassies on the Around the World Embassy Tour

Embassies will be open on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will span six continents and islands in the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean. Produced by Events DC, the event will delight guests with a diverse range of food, art, dance, fashion, music, innovations and manufactured goods. Most visitors should expect to visit about five embassies in a full day. Check the Passport DC website for more information. 

Europhiles can have a field day with the EU Embassies’ Open House

Take your very own shortcut to Europe  on Saturday, May 11, 2024 and enjoy the Old Continent without any jet lag. From Ireland and Italy to Spain and Slovakia, all European Union member states participate in this citywide open house experience.

Enjoy other Passport DC events

On May 3-4, the second annual International City Food Festival will include three days of celebrations complementing the first weekend of Passport DC, making culinary diplomacy accessible — with free admission — to all ages through global food and drink. The festival will offer a timely launch point to travel the globe to understand and honor other cultures, all in the heart of DC.

Also during Passport DC’s first weekend, the Washington National Cathedral hosts its annual Flower Mart , a two-day event that allows visitors to shop for plants and gifts, eat fun festival food, enjoy children’s activities, ride a historic carousel and take in the beauty of the International Floral Exhibit.

Later in May, you can embrace Asian Heritage Month with a day jam-packed with culture, from the performing arts to culinary delights. On May 18, the annual Fiesta Asia! takes over Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 6th streets NW with exciting performances, interactive displays, flea markets and food stalls.

Both of Passport DC’s embassy open house experiences are FREE!

Like so much of Washington, DC , this unique event is free to the public. If this pumps you up as much as it does us, then express gratitude to your hosts. Surprise them by learning to say "thank you" in their native tongue before you move to the next embassy.

This is the only opportunity of its kind, when embassies are open to the public.

What's even more exciting than a great deal? Answer: The opportunity to celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime experience, which Washington, DC delivers on with each and every visit. There's no city in the U.S. that can offer embassy open houses, let alone give you access to so many different embassies. So celebrate the ends of the globe during Passport DC, and the fact that DC helped make it happen.

If you come hungry, you're in luck.

We don't encourage you to expect your day of embassy walkthroughs to double as a bona fide food tour, but many embassies offer up international treats for visitors. Savor as much of the global spread as you can, and then make a full meal out of it with  DC's exciting dining scene .

You can sip on everything from international coffee to spirits.

We know all of this embassy hopping will make you feel like you have diplomatic immunity, but remember to bring your ID if you'd like to sip on adult beverages, which may be available in select embassies.

Marvel at dancing demonstrations from a variety of cultures.

Make sure your camera is ready to take action shots of everything from traditional folk dances in colorful clothing to Afro-Brazilian displays. On some occasions, crowd participation is welcome, so don't be surprised if you're asked to show off your best moves.

Even if you don’t dance, you can listen to good music and imported sounds.

The language of music really is universal and every culture puts their own spin on things. Soak up a symphony of sound as you bop from embassy to embassy.

You never know what you’ll see until you go.

There's no predicting what you'll encounter on your embassy journeys. All you can do is keep an open mind and take it all in, then plan to come back next year to check out even more embassies. 

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Events DC is excited to have expanded its programming to include Passport DC!

Passport DC is a month-long journey around the world highlighting DC’s thriving international diplomatic community and its lively and varied culture. Celebrated annually in May, which is International Cultural Awareness Month in Washington, Passport DC is 31 days of programming by embassies and some of DC’s very best cultural institutions. Thousands of people enjoy the popular embassy open houses, street festivals, performances, exhibitions, workshops and more. Passport DC invites everyone to experience a trip around the world without leaving the city!

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Around the World Embassy Tour : Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10 am-4:30 pm

Flower Mart : Friday, May 5, 2023 from 10 am-6 pm and Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10 am-5pm

EU Open House : May 13, 2023 from 10 am-4 pm

Fiesta Asia : May 20, 2023 from 11 am-7 pm

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WASHINGTON — Travel the world without leaving the District during Passport DC's Around the World Embassy Tour on May 6.

More than 60 embassies will open their doors to the public during the annual event. Visitors can travel the world through food, art, dance, fashion and music of different countries without every having to step foot outside of D.C. 

The one-of-a-kind experience will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. Admission is free and while reservations are not required, they are recommended for visitors to get the latest information. 

At each embassy, visitors can get a stamp on a souvenir passport while enjoying activities, food, music and more. The passport must be picked up at the information booth at 9 Dupont Circle NW.

D.C. is home to more than 175 embassies, the second-highest number of embassies in one city in the world. 

More than 60 embassies will take part in the Around the World Embassy Tour this year, including:

• African Union
• Burkina Faso
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Cote d'Ivoire
• Dominican Republic
• Kyrgyz Republic
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Trinidad and Tobago

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Nationally Acclaimed Passport DC Returns with Around the World Embassy Tour on May 6, 2023

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March 15, 2023 12:52 ET | Source: Events DC Events DC

Washington, DC, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This May, Passport DC returns to Washington, DC with one of its favorite programs—Around the World Embassy Tour. Produced by Events DC, this free event will take place on May 6 and invites residents and visitors to enjoy a day of cultural and educational activities at embassies who open their doors to the public.

Passport DC has become a beloved and popular annual event in the District. Throughout the month of May, which is Washington, DC’s International Cultural Awareness Month, people in the District have a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate the rich diversity of cultures represented in the city.  

“Events DC’s Around the World Embassy Tour and Passport DC attract nearly 27,000 attendees each year and allow the diplomatic community to highlight the very best of their home countries,” said Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates. “Washington, DC is a world-class destination for many reasons. With such a high concentration of embassies, locals and tourists have an unparalleled opportunity to experience a wide range of local, national and international traditions from around the globe. I love that we can benefit from each other for inspiration and creativity in so many ways—art, cuisine, fashion, dance, music and so much more.”  

Along with the Around the World Embassy Tour, Events DC’s Passport DC program features additional cultural experiences throughout May that showcase the city’s diversity:

• May 5 and 6 – All Hallows Guild presents Flower Mart at the National Cathedral, where attendees can enjoy beautiful flower displays representing different countries. Themed this year, “A New Beginning,” Flower Mart is the largest annual fundraiser for the cathedral’s gardens and grounds.
• May 6 – Embassies from multiple non-European Union countries will host open houses, giving visitors the chance to learn about different customs and heritages through food, fashion, arts and music.
• May 13 – European Union embassies offer visitors an authentic European experience.
• May 20 – Fiesta Asia! invites people to get up close with Asian practices, dances and food in a street fair festival on Pennsylvania Avenue. 

Events DC is proud to encourage people to explore and learn about the diverse diplomatic communities in Washington, DC. With more than 175 embassies, Washington, DC has the second highest number of embassies in any city in the world.

Washington, DC truly is a global city that offers something for everyone.

For more information, visit https://eventsdc.com/passport-dc .

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Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, delivers premier event services and flexible venues across the nation’s capital. Leveraging the power of a world-class destination and creating amazing attendee experiences, Events DC generates economic and community benefits through the attraction and promotion of business, athletic, entertainment and cultural activities. Events DC oversees the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an anchor of the District’s hospitality and tourism economy that hosts more than 1.7 million visitors and generates more than $400 million annually in direct economic impact and the historic Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square. Events DC manages the RFK Stadium-Armory Campus (RFK Campus), including Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Festival Grounds at RFK Campus, the non-military functions of the DC Armory and the Skate Park at RFK Stadium. Stay current on the 190-acre RFK Campus Redevelopment Project at  www.RFKFields.com . Events DC also built and serves as landlord for Nationals Park, the first LEED-certified major professional sports stadium in the United States. Events DC manages Gateway DC, R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center and Entertainment & Sports Arena all conveniently located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. For more information, please visit  www.eventsdc.com  and find us on social media – Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (Events DC), and Twitter (@TheEventsDC) — and on our new hub for live and on-demand event programming on GATHER by Events DC at  www.gatherbyeventsdc.com

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May 8, 2023 by Embassy of the Republic of Kenya D.C. in News and Events

On Saturday, May 6, Kenya Embassy joined more than fifty Embassies during Around the World Embassy Tour.

Passport DC runs from May 1 through 31 and offers an outstanding array of cultural activities presented at embassy open houses, street festivals, performing arts venues, museums and special receptions throughout the District.

“Events DC’s Around the World Embassy Tour and Passport DC attract nearly 27,000 attendees each year and allow the diplomatic community to highlight the very best of their home countries,” said Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates. “Washington, DC is a world-class destination for many reasons. With such a high concentration of embassies, locals and tourists have an unparalleled opportunity to experience a wide range of local, national and international traditions from around the globe. I love that we can benefit from each other for inspiration and creativity in so many ways – art, cuisine, fashion, dance, music and so much more.

How to make the most of Passport DC’s free embassy tours

Dozens of countries from Armenia to Zambia are hosting open houses Saturday during the annual Around the World Embassy Tour , one of those “only in Washington” events you’ll tell friends and relatives about. How often do you get invited into an embassy to explore its art collection, sample traditional cuisine, and watch free music and dance performances, let alone play cornhole in the Norwegian Embassy’s garden? Here’s a guide to planning for a successful day of globe-trotting without leaving D.C. Also, many of these tips are just as helpful on May 11, when the European Union hosts its annual E.U. Open House embassy tours.

• Because the event is popular, lines are common, and they get longer at some of the better-known locations, such as the Korean Cultural Center at the South Korean Embassy, or the embassies of the United Kingdom, Jamaica and Thailand. If there’s a particular embassy you must visit, get there before doors open at 10 a.m. to improve your chances of getting in.
• If you’re trying to visit a variety of embassies, pick a particular neighborhood to explore — maybe Massachusetts Avenue near Scott Circle, the string of embassies on Massachusetts northwest of Sheridan Circle, or the embassies dotted among the streets of Kalorama — and research the participants within a few blocks. That way, if you get tired of waiting outside one embassy, you can head to another, preferably smaller, destination nearby. Also, as veteran Around the World-ers will tell you, the embassies clustered around International Drive and International Court in Van Ness — China, Bangladesh, Egypt, etc. — are closer together and can be easier to get into than the ones on Embassy Row.
• You don’t even have to go indoors to get a taste of a country: Some embassies offer outdoor live music, dance performances or, in the case of China, lion dances to entertain the crowds waiting to enter their buildings.
• If you go to a busy neighborhood, try starting at the embassies that are farthest from the Metro station — people have a tendency to stop and get in line at the first embassy they pass. Walk past them, then work your way back.
• For serious explorers, this is a good weekend to skip brunch. Participating embassies and cultural centers are open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and lines get longer as the day goes on. An early start will help you make it to the most locations — getting to five or six is a solid day of sightseeing.
• Even if you plan well, you might be able to avoid lines at only a handful of embassies. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a phone charger and a book, just in case.
• Carry cash or a credit card. While many embassies offer free samples of food or drinks, some also charge. Last year, the Embassy of Barbados handed out free sweets and had a chef preparing traditional Barbadian dishes as a teaser for the upcoming Barbados Food and Rum Festival. Everyone sitting on a chair in the embassy’s front garden watching the cooking demo got a two-bite hors d’oeuvre. But in the parking lot behind the embassy, there was a party raging: The ambassador was hanging out next to a DJ spinning upbeat carnival songs; a bar served potent rum punches ($6 each) and beer ($4); and a team of cooks was dishing up flying fish with rice and beans, oxtail platters, barbecued pig tails, and macaroni pie (main dishes $15-$35 with sides, smaller plates $1-$10). While the Barbados Association of Washington did have a credit card reader, that’s not true of every embassy we’ve been to.
• Some embassies have marketplaces with art or textiles from native artisans. The Embassy of Kenya transformed the forecourt of its building into a showcase of baskets, clothing and jewelry; Ukraine House, the Ukrainian cultural center, had traditional Ukrainian fashions, nesting dolls and accessories for sale on tables in its garden.
• Related: Even if you don’t plan on buying anything, grab the first free tote bag you see, because you’ll pick up plenty of tchotchkes, pamphlets and other gifts throughout the day.
• Don’t be shy about asking what you’re in line for. The Dominican Republic hosted a veritable street party last year, with a DJ on its front porch and people dancing in the road. Depending on which way you approached the building, though, there were two very different lines: One was to access the indoor embassy tour, and the other was to purchase food and a rum tasting. You don’t want to get to the front of the line to find out you’ve spent 20 minutes waiting for the wrong thing.
• Bigger isn’t always better. Some of the more popular embassies can be so crowded that you don’t really feel like you’re learning anything about the country. At an off-the-beaten-path embassy, such as the Embassy of Gabon, you have a better chance of getting face time with a staffer who can talk about the cultural uses of elaborate masks on display, or explain how national parks cover more than 10 percent of the country. (That’s about three times the percentage in the United States.)

The Around the World Embassy Tour is part of the month-long Passport DC program, and souvenir passports are available from booths near the Dupont Circle and Van Ness Metro stations; at the Mexican Cultural Institute ; and at the International City Food Festival , held at the Square food hall. Visitors can collect stamps while visiting embassies and cultural centers, though there’s no reward for filling the book.

Around the World Embassy Tour

Ready to plan your trip, estimated tour pricing inclusions: 3 nights’ accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, admissions, entrance, and guide fees as stated in the itinerary, including taxes, and gratuity (excluding gratuity for guides and driver, unless requested)..

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• Embassies Around the World Tour
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• Meet your Guide and enjoy a tour of the city, including stops at monuments and memorials .
• Dinner is included tonight at a favorite restaurant.
• Check-in to your area hotel.
• Check-in to the Gaylord National Harbor . Dinner is on your own with free time to explore the National Harbor.
• After breakfast , head out with your guide.
• Visit Arlington National Cemetery , America’s most sacred square mile, and a shrine to valor and the ultimate sacrifice. Tram tickets are included.
• Next, explore the Flower Mart which holds an irresistible array of festival foods, children’s rides, artisanal and boutique gifts and, of course, herbs and flowers that once again fill the nave and grounds of the Cathedral at this year’s Flower Mart, hosted by All Hallows Guild.
• Enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many food vendors.
• See the Washington National Cathedral  and explore the gardens and exterior with your Guide.  Standing higher than the Washington Monument, it is the sixth largest church in the world. This 14 th -Century-style Gothic wonder is situated on 57 acres and took 83 years to build.   Helen Keller and Woodrow Wilson, the only President buried within Washington, DC, are interred here. It is a living symbol of our country’s heritage of faith and religious freedom.
• Tour the Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens . The mansion is the former home of cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and features one of the most comprehensive collections of eighteenth and nineteenth-century Russian Imperial art outside of Russia, as well as an extensive collection of eighteenth-century French decorative arts. The greenhouse and formal gardens are set among 25 acres of wooded hillsides located in the heart of Washington, D.C.
• Enjoy an included dinner.
• Walk through the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.   Explore the Hall of Flags, see the larger-than-life bronze bust of Kennedy himself, see the incredible view of the city from the rooftop terrace, discover the new REACH Expansion, and experience the NEW Art & Ideals: John F. Kennedy Exhibit!
• Drive by memorials and monuments as time permits.
• After breakfast , tour The Embassies Around the World . Your Guide will escort you through the streets of the Capital and expertly navigate your group quickly and effectively to explore the unique offerings of each individual Embassy—who routinely try to out-do each other, year after year, with impressive spectacles reminiscent of their homeland. For many of these Embassies, this is the only time they make themselves open and available for public touring during the entire year. We’ll experience just how small our world truly is with live musical & dance performances, fashion shows, and more food and drink offerings than can be imagined.
• The National Museum of African American History and Culture.
• The National Museum of American History.
• The National Air & Space Museum.
• The National Museum of Natural History.
• The National Museum of the American Indian.
• The National Gallery of Art.
• The Freer & Sackler Gallery.  
• The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.
• Dinner is included tonight.
• After breakfast , check-out of your hotel.
• Enjoy your last morning exploring D.C.
• Depart for home.

*Base rate does not include motor coach transportation, airfare, airport transfers, driver gratuity, guide gratuity, (student groups exempt) or any upgrades or add-ons unlisted from itinerary as stated. Pricing may vary based on day of arrival or other conditions. Personalized itineraries with custom pricing and/or additional transportation can be created and added based on client needs and upon client’s request. MARS will customize quotes or personalize itineraries for FREE.

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Embassy Row is where you can find many of the embassies in Washington DC. These beautiful mansions now house diplomatic missions and with proper planning can be visited by the public.

There are more than 175 Embassies in Washington, DC. Some of the largest and most beautiful can be found along Embassy Row.

We'll help you find Embassy Row and take you on a tour of the history and sites you can see along the way.

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Where is Embassy Row?

The street that Embassy Row is on is a section of Massachusetts Avenue NW, just to the northwest of Dupont Circle.

Embassy Row usually refers to Massachusetts Ave NW between Dupont Circle and Observatory Circle, around the 20th St NW to 37th St NW.

Not every embassy is on Embassy Row and not every building here is an embassy! But a majority of the 170+ embassies in DC are located in this neighborhood.

Can you Walk Embassy Row in DC?

Absolutely! Embassy Row is just a street like any other in the city that you can drive down or walk along the sidewalk. It's the view and the stories behind the buildings that make it special.

The best way to walk along Embassy Row is with us on a walking tour!

The closest Metro Station to Embassy Row is the Dupont Circle station (red line).

There are two entrances:

• South: on the circle and 19th St NW
• North: 20th and Q St NW

From either station exit, you can see Dupont Circle and we recommend starting from there and taking Massachusetts Ave NW to the north.

You can also reach Dupont Circle on the Circulator Bus. The Dupont-Georgetown-Rosslyn route starts/ends at 19th St & N St NW just south of the circle.

Use this map to see what Embassies are on Embassy Row!

Guided Walking Tours:

• Historic Embassy Row & Dupont Circle
• All of Embassy Row (private only)
• Dark Side of Dupont & Embassy Row (Adults Only)
• Self-Guided Walking Tour

Download our free DC walking tour app for a GPS-enabled self-guided audio tour .

Listen to a sample of our Embassy Row Audio Tour

Join our DC by Foot guided tour of Historic Embassy Row & Dupont Circle.

Embassy Row is located just outside of the original city plan drawn up by Pierre L’Enfant.

As the city expanded, DC’s well-heeled sought to create a fashionable neighborhood and populated it with magnificent Beaux arts mansions and townhouses.  

This section of Massachusetts Avenue NW was originally called Millionaires Row after the nouveau riche began to build 60 room mansions on (what was then) the outskirts of Washington, DC. 

In time, these beautiful structures would attract foreign embassies who helped revive and retain the cultural and social fabric of the area.

Join DC by Foot on this entertaining and enlightening Embassy Row Highlights Tour and learn all about the people and forces that have turned this district into one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the city and the center of the foreign diplomatic community.

Wealth, power, intrigue, scandals, curses, and political assassination fill the stories on this tour.  

Take a walk around the world and see the international side of the nation's capital city.

Sights we may cover on the Historic Embassy Row & Dupont Circle Tour:

• Millionaire's Row and historic mansions
• Different Embassies of: India, Indonesia, Ireland, Chile, Greece, Croatia, and more
• Ambassador's Residence of Turkey, Egypt, Ireland
• Dupont Circle
• Cosmos Club | Anderson House
• Woodrow Wilson House
• Spanish Steps
• Extravagant Homes
• and more...

We also offer an Adults Only version that delves into the Darker Side with stories of scandals, assassinations, and secrets of the gilded age.

We do not recommend taking both the daytime AND the adults-only tours.

Tour information

Reservations:  REQUIRED.  Click here to reserve .

Where:  Meet your guide at the fountain in the center of Dupont Circle. Look for your tour guide in orange.

The tour ends at Dupont Circle North Metro ( map ) at 19th and Q St NW.

Purchase a guaranteed parking spot in advance near the tour’s starting point with SpotHero. To reserve your parking spot, visit the  Dupont Circle SpotHero Parking Page  and book a spot with rates up to 50% off the drive-up.

New to SpotHero?  Click here  to download the SpotHero app.

Duration:  Approximately 2 hours. Total walking is about 1.5 miles (2,4km).

When:   View our Calendar  

Contact us  to book a private tour!

Sights we cover on the All of Embassy Row Tour (private only)

If your group wants to take a guided walking tour of just Embassy Row and explore the history of diplomatic relations, embassies, and architecture of the area, this is the tour for you.

This tour runs as a private tour only and is great for school groups, but we're happy to run this tour for families or individuals as well.

• Origins of Embassy Row
• Embassy vs Chancery vs Residence
• Sheridan Circle and the site of the Letelier Assassination
• Turkish Ambassador's Residence
• Embassies of: Ireland, Croatia, South Korea, Japan, South Africa, the UK, and more!
• Former Iranian Embassy
• Memorials/Statues of: Tomas Masaryk, Robert Emmett, Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill, Khalil Gibran
• and much more!

We cannot guarantee entrance onto the grounds of any embassies. You may be able to arrange interior visits direct with embassies and we can schedule our tour to begin/end there.

When:   Please  contact us  to book a private tour.

Where:  Tour begins at the fountain in  Dupont Circle . The tour will end outside US Naval Observatory. If you're traveling by coach, you can arrange for pick up here. For those traveling by public transportation, it is a 5-minute bus ride back to the circle on city buses.

Duration:  The tour lasts approx. 2 hours. Total walking is about 1 mile.

Cost:  For more about private tours, visit our  private tour page .

The Embassies in Washington DC (those on Embassy Row and in other parts of the city) are working government buildings.

For this reason, you aren't usually able to walk in as a tourist!

Some embassies have small cultural exhibits in the front lobby (like Côte D'Ivoire!) but unless you have an appointment for consular services or a scheduled tour, you won't usually be able to make it farther than that.

You are always welcome to contact an Embassy to ask for a tour of the building. Many Embassies are happy to do this for school groups, but it doesn't hurt to ask as an individual traveler either.

No matter what time of year you're visiting you may be able to schedule a visit to an embassy in DC.

However, if you're here in May, you may wish to check out Passport DC for Embassy Open Houses.

Passport DC 2024

An embassy's website will have information for visitors such as hours and whether you need to schedule an appointment to visit.

The most assured way is to reach out and request a tour, often led by embassy staff.

Be certain to follow their rules for what you can bring with you and what kind of identification you will need.

• Full list of embassies

During Embassy Week, you can taste treats from one country and watch dancers from another all without ever leaving the city.

Throughout the month of May every year, the diplomatic scene of Washington DC opens to the public.

This gives you an opportunity to go inside many of the embassies along Embassy Row that we talk about on our Embassy Row Tours!

Read below about the different events taking place during and the dates for Passport DC and Embassy Week.

Passport DC 2024 will be May 01- May 31, 2024

• Around the World Embassy Tour
• Short Cut to Europe: European Union Embassies' Open House
• National Asian Heritage Festival: Fiesta Asia

Around the World Embassy Tour | May 4, 2024

Time : 10 am -4 pm

How much are tickets to Embassy Week DC? Free! There is no cost to visit the embassies!

Reservations : Not Required. Photo ID is required to enter many of the embassies

Here you can explore the world. More than 40 embassies open their doors to the public to learn more about their country and their culture with food tasting, dance demonstrations, and more.

This is one of the most popular events so expect some waiting in lines. Try to visit embassies off Embassy Row for shorter lines.

Embassies with Open House for 2024

Use this map to see where some of the open Embassies are for Passport DC

Short Cut to Europe: European Union Embassies' Open House | May 11, 2024

Time: 10 am - 4 pm

Cost : Free

Reservations : Not Required, Photo ID is required to enter many of the embassies.

Similar to the week prior, this day is all about EU Member Nations. Expect some of the 28 member nation's embassies to open their doors from 10 am to 4 pm.

Tip: Embassies participating in the EU Open House will stamp your passport with their country stamp, so bring it along if you have it!

National Asian Heritage Festival: Fiesta Asia | May 18, 2024

Time : 11 am to 7 pm

Location : Pennsylvania Ave NW between 3rd & 6th St NW  www.asiaheritagefoundation.org

Reservations : Not Required

Fiesta Asia! is often voted the Best Street Fair in Washington and we agree! You'll find crafts, a talent show, demonstrations of different dances and martial arts, and of course, food!

If you've wanted to learn belly dance, Hulu, or Bollywood dancing, there will be lessons as well as 5 stages to watch the professionals.

The closest Metro to Fiesta Asia Street Festival is Archives/Navy Memorial on the Green & Yellow Line or Judiciary Square on the Red Line.

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The Weekend Scene: Visit embassy open houses, Sligo Creek Fest and more in the DC area

Embassy tours, kentucky derby parties and cinco de mayo fiestas will fill up your weekend in the d.c. area., by sophia barnes and tommy mcfly, news4 scene reporter • published may 3, 2024 • updated on may 3, 2024 at 12:03 pm, subscribe to the weekend scene newsletter to get our picks delivered straight to your inbox — every wednesday.

Editor's Note: The Running of the Chihuahuas at The Wharf has been rescheduled to Sunday, May 19 due to the weather.

We’re back at work/school, but D.C. is in full spring break mode… just in case you weren’t tipped off by a student tour group using every single fork at Nando’s (unfortunately, a true story).

But if your PTO is lagging your wanderlust, never fear. Embassy tours, Derby parties and Cinco de Mayo fiestas are more than enough for a super fun staycation this weekend (despite some rain in the forecast. Check with any outdoor events before you go!).

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It’s like your parents used to say… We have spring break at home!

Weekend highlights

Free pick Around the World Embassy Tour Sat., 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 🔗 Details

You can go around the world in a day – without a passport – when dozens of embassies open their doors to the public this Saturday and next.

Tommy visited the Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago, just one place going all-out for the tour with soca dancing, steel drums and carnival vibes during the Around the World Embassy Tour.

“As you walk in, you’ll feel the natural warmth of the Caribbean,” Joan Bremmer, the embassy’s senior officer, said.

Countries from Angola to Zambia will share music, dance, kid-friendly crafts and cuisine. You can find a list of each embassy’s offerings here (Click “Embassy Activities”). Here’s a map showing all the locations.

Take a peek at The Weekend Scene newsletter for pro tips for a full day of globe-trotting.

• Next up: The EU Open House on Saturday, May 11, is when you can check in on your favorite European Union countries.

Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo with racing chihuahuas, a margarita bike, music and more around DC

Don your fanciest hat for these Kentucky Derby events around DC

Free pick National Cathedral Flower Mart Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., National Cathedral in Northwest D.C. 🔗  Details

In addition to the showstopping International Floral Display and the huge plant sale, Flower Mart visitors can ride an antique carousel, watch free performances and climb the cathedral’s skyscraping towers. Activities for kids and food vendors will be on-site.

International City Food Festival Fri., 4-9 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., The Square (1875 I St NW, Washington, D.C.), free admission 🔗  Details

Celebrating how food brings people together, this festival is set to present performances, crafts and vendors from around the world inside the downtown food hall.

Sligo Creek Fest Sat., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Silver Spring, Maryland, free 🔗 Details

Montgomery County is trying something new. A stretch of Sligo Creek Parkway is going to the walkers, bikers, boarders and dogs (as long as they're leashed) for an outdoor festival!

From Dennis Avenue to University Boulevard, you'll find a stage with live music, kids' performances, food trucks, a beer tent featuring local breweries and hands-on activities.

RESCHEDULED: Running of the Chihuahuas 🔗 Details

Note that this even has been rescheduled to Sunday, May 19.

Concerts this weekend

Bad Moves, 8 p.m. Friday, Songbyrd, $15/$18

Single release show for four D.C. punk veterans who got together almost a decade ago to make incredibly infectious power pop. Details.

Chastity Belt, 8 p.m. Saturday, Black Cat, $20

Indie rockers are touring in support of their fifth LP, “Live Laugh Love.” Over the past decade-plus, they’ve moved away from tongue-in-cheek feminist wit to more serious and introspective songwriting that’s more subdued and quieter, as rock bands often tend to as they age. Details.

Owen, 8 p.m. Saturday, Songbyrd, $15/$18

Intimate solo project of Mike Kinsella, veteran of emo legends Cap’n Jazz and American Football. Maryland’s guitar-godly, post-hardcore band Spring Silver opens. Details.

Things to do in D.C.

Smithsonian Craft Show Weds. to Sun., National Building Museum, $20 for general admission

MVT20 festival Sat., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 600 block of K Street NW, free

Nationals STAR WARS™ Weekend Fri., Sat. and Sun. Friday night fireworks

Ballpark Boathouse kayaking season set to begin Fri., Navy Yard

NGA First Saturdays Sat., National Gallery of Art, free

Adams Morgan Spring PorchFest Sat., 2-6 p.m., 18th Street NW, free entry

Things to do in Maryland

City of College Park Parade Sat., 10 a.m., begins at Hollywood Shopping Center on Rhode Island Avenue, free

"May the Fourth Be With You" Star Wars movie festival Sat., BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, $10 per ticket

Things to do in Virginia

Quantico 14th Annual International Wine & Food Festival Fri., 4-8 p.m., The Clubs at Quantico, $50 FYI: Check Marine Base Quantico access rules 

Revolutionary War Weekend Sat. and Sun., George Washington’s Mount Vernon, $22 (youth)/$35 (adults)

Run the Greenway Sat., Loudoun Station, $25-$65 (free for kids 4 and under)

Rosslyn Reads Book Festival Sat., 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Central Place Plaza (1800 N Lynn St.), free

Alexandria Art Show and Craft Spring Fair Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., John Carlyle Square Park in Alexandria, free entry

NVA Thai Street Food & Culture Festival Sun., The Manassas Museum, free entry

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Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, accounts for seven percent of all cancers in women, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the U.S., and the NCI estimated there will be just under 70,000 new cases of endometrial cancer diagnosis this year, which will lead to over 13,000 deaths.

Endometrial cancer starts in the lining of the uterus, with the most common symptoms being vaginal bleeds or discharge unrelated to the menstrual cycle. Pelvis pain and abnormal findings on imaging are other possible indicators.

The sooner the cancer is identified, the better the chances of survival. When caught early, doctors can treat it with surgery. Most patients will treat the cancer by having the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tube surgically removed. Often, radiation therapy or chemotherapy is needed to get rid of any remaining cancer cells in advanced stages of cancer or aggressive tumor types.

For individuals facing advanced endometrial cancer or those who see it return after treatment, new guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) highlight other treatment options, like immunotherapy and molecular profiling.

Dr. Ebony Hoskins , a board-certified gynecologic oncologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, said data showed combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy had improved progression-free survival.

“As of the spring, we’ve been incorporating immunotherapy with chemotherapy in patients with advanced endometrial cancer,” she said.

Immunotherapy uses the body’s own natural defenses to kill cancer cells.

All methods involve using the patient’s immune system to identify and fight the cancer, although there are many ways to approach it.

With molecular profiling, also known as biomarker testing, patients take part in genetic screening of the cancer and doctors look for biomarkers existing within the cells of the tumors to see if it is likely to respond to a specific, targeted treatment.

Biomarkers are abnormal proteins, cellular materials, or genes and chromosomes found in cancer cells and the surrounding tissues. Biomarkers of four types of endometrial cancer have been identified by researchers and each has a unique way of responding to treatment.

“So you’re looking for proteins that exist within the cells of those tumors to see if there’s something you can target with therapy.”

This kind of personalized treatment is recommended for all patients with endometrial cancer because it allows for targeted treatments to slow tumor growth.

Additionally, MedStar Washington Hospital Center is participating in two clinical trials to learn more about treatment options for patients with recurrent endometrial cancer. Dr. Hoskins also highlighted the importance of diversifying the demographics of patients participating in clinical trials geared towards endometrial cancer.

Cases of endometrial cancer have been increasing more rapidly among Black women than other ethnic groups in the country, according to the National Library of Medicine . Black women are also twice as likely as women of other groups to die from it. However, Black and Hispanic patients have been underrepresented in landmark clinical trials.

Dr. Hoskins said studies can help providers answer if there are other “cutting-edge” treatments they can offer patients to improve symptoms and survival rates.

“Collectively, we need to know this information – particularly in women of color – for trial enrollment because that patient population has been significantly less than what the actual general population is,” she said.

Dr. Hoskins said doctors are working to learn more through trials so they can offer standard care provided not just locally, but also nationally, with the hope of improving survival rates of patients.

“There’s so much cutting-edge data coming out from clinical trials, nationally and internationally, which is good for our patients,” Dr. Hoskins said.

Read more about endometrial cancer in a post by Dr. Ebony Hoskins on the MedStar Hospital Center website .

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Looking for something fun to do with kids in the D.C. area this weekend? Here are our top picks.

(Editor’s note: The threat of rain on Saturday has led to the postponement of some events, including the Running of the Chihuahuas at the Wharf. Check websites or social media before making plans.)

Flower Mart at Washington National Cathedral

You don’t have to be a gardener to enjoy Flower Mart, the largest annual fundraiser for Washington National Cathedral’s gardens and grounds. This spring tradition, dating back to 1939, includes free entertainment from musicians, dance troupes and choral groups; activities for children, including carnival rides and an antique carousel; treasure hunting at the White Elephant Tent; food stalls offering lobster rolls and funnel cakes; floral displays created by embassies in the cathedral’s nave; and a chance to climb to the top of the cathedral’s towers. The front lawn is set up as a Flower District with vendors selling plants, herbs, bonsai, orchids, cut blooms and flower arrangements. Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free entry, with charges for games, rides and the tower climb.

Star Wars Day celebrations

The unofficial Star Wars holiday of May Fourth brings events across the district — the largest being Star Wars Weekend at Barracks Row . It consists of two days of franchise-themed parties, drink and food specials, and entertainment from participating establishments, plus a Jedi lightsaber parade. Costumes are encouraged ( Friday and Saturday; free ). Also on Friday, AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center kicks off screenings of the original trilogy ( times vary, through May 9; $10-$13 ).

Additionally, recently renovated Stead Park , located on P Street NW between 16th and 17th streets, hosts its grand reopening party with a day of “activities that will help you become a Jedi.” Look for space-themed games and story times for kids, out-of-this-world temporary tattoos, lightsabers created by a balloon artist, live music, and food from local restaurants. ( Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. )

Around the World Embassy Tours

Dozens of countries from Albania to Zambia host open houses during the annual Around the World Embassy Tour, one of those “only in Washington” events you’ll tell friends and relatives about. How often do you have the chance to tour the British ambassador’s residence and the embassy’s gardens, watch a K-pop performance at the Korean Cultural Center, sample rum at the Embassy of Guyana, listen to Indigenous music at the Australian Embassy or enjoy traditional cuisine at the Embassy of Thailand? It’s a busy day, so start planning now, and read our tips on how to make the most of the festivities. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free; some embassies may charge for food and drinks.

Anacostia River Festival

The final event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival — no, really — fills Anacostia Park with music and activities. Entertainment comes from go-go titans Junkyard Band, R&B singer Adamare, the U.S. Navy Band and the Anacostia High School Band. Learn how to fish with the D.C. Department of Energy and Environment, play lawn games, browse art exhibitions, or volunteer to help clean the park and the river. The 11th Street Bridge Park sponsors a Southeast Market with local vendors including fashion by the Museum and beauty products from Black Bella Spa. Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. for main activities; market until 6 p.m. Free .

Build Day at the Hirshhorn Museum

Kids 12 and younger are invited to the Hirshhorn Plaza for a midday, hands-on exploration of building and design. Budding architects can tour a city design exhibition featuring artwork by DCPS elementary students, make LED sculptures, see student-made 3D-printed building reproductions from George Washington University’s Fab Lab, and construct 3D structures from blocks, bricks and more at maker stations. Stroller parking will be available in the lobby and lower level. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free.