Ward 5 Day 2024
A tradition dating back to the days of Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas, Sr., Ward 5 Day was revived by Councilmember Parker in 2023. The 2024 celebration took place on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (1100 Michigan Ave NE). In the days leading up to Ward 5 Day, neighbors gathered for pop-up events across the Ward during Ward 5 Week, September 16-20. Note a change from last year: the 2024 Ward 5 Awards Ceremony was moved to December as part of the Ward 5 Holiday Party.
We had a great time kicking off all the 2024 Ward 5 Day and Ward 5 Week festivities at Nationals Park on Thursday, September 12!
Up next were all the great Ward 5 Week pop-up events!
And finally, the big day on September 22, 2024! This Ward 5 Day was even bigger and better than before with DPR as an official sponsor, a lively basketball tournament for youth, WOW WHEELZ for young children, a youth entrepreneur fair, food from Ward 5 restaurants, DJ Eb & Flow getting the line dancing going, and community resource tables. It was a beautiful day celebrating the many things that make Ward 5 great! Take a look back below, and don’t miss Ward 5 Day 2025!
Ward 5 Day 2023
Thank you to all the amazing neighbors, restaurants, small businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and more who came together to make Ward 5 Day a success on Saturday, August 26, 2023! Check out the video and pictures below to re-live the fun.
