Weekend Events

A weekend of festivals:

• The Caribbean Carnival and parade are tomorrow along Georgia Ave. The parade begins at 11 AM, and the festival continues until 8 PM. Look for the usual MPD 3/SOD and DCFD Special Events talkgroups to be active. Department of Health and Emergency Management talkgroups have also seen use for this festival.
• The National Barbecue Battle is Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 7:30 PM. It takes place on Pennsylvania Ave. between 9th and 14th Sts. Check MPD 3/SOD, DCFD Special Events, and Department of Health talkgroups. Organizers have used rented UHF radios in the past.
• DC United plays at 6PM Saturday at RFK Stadium.