DCNHT: Columbia Heights Guide

Events DC, the officialconventionand sports authorityfor the Distric t of Columbia, delivers premier event services and flexible venuesacrossthe nation’scapital.Leveraging thepowerof a world- class destination and creating amazing attendee experiences, Events DC generates economicand communitybenefitsthroughthe attraction and promotion of business, athletic, entertainment and cultural activities. Events DC oversees the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an anchor of theDistrict’s hospitality and tourism economy that hosts more than 1.7 million visitorsand generates more than $400 million annually in direct economic impact and the historicCarnegie Libraryat Mt. Vernon Square.EventsDC manages the RFK Stadium- ArmoryCampus, including the FestivalGroundsat RFK, the non-military functionsof the DC Armory and the SkateParkat RFKStadium. EventsDC also builtand servesas landlordfor NationalsPark, the firstLEED-certified major professionalsports stadiumin the UnitedStates. EventsDC managesGatewayDC, R.I.S.E. Demonstration Centerand Entertainment & Sports Arena,all conveniently located in the Congress Heightsneighborhoodof WashingtonD, C. For moreinformation, please visitus at www.eventsdc.comand findus on socialmedia— Facebook,Instagram, YouTubeand Twitter—and on our new hub for live and on-demandevent programming on GATHERby EventsDCat www.gatherbyeventsdc.com.

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