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Courtyard by Marriott Springfield
Address: 6710 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA 22150
Phone: (703) 924-7200
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Residence Inn Springfield Old Keene Mill
Address: 6412 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22150
Phone: (703) 644-0020
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Hilton Springfield
Address: 6550 Loisdale Road, Springfield, VA 22150
Phone: (703) 971-8900
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Monday July 2nd, 2018
Historic Opening Ceremony (ሚክፉች፡አያም)
Location:
Thomas Edison High School
5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
Time:
2:00PM-8:00PM
Tuesday July 3rd, 2018
Family Game Day
First in its kind, great Family Game Day along with soccer tournament.
- Breakfast & Lunch from 9:00AM-8:00PM
- All age groups will be involved.
- Group sports events such as
- Basketball from 1:00PM-4:00PM
- Soccer from 6:00PM-8:00PM
- Interactive Family Game from 4:00PM-8:00PM
- Health Screening & Awareness from 4:00PM-8:00PM
- Mowluud (መውሉድ) from 8:00PM-10:00PM
Location:
Thomas Edison High School
5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
Time:
2:00PM-10:00PM
Wednesday July 4th, 2018
Breakfast: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Location:
6120 Manchester Lake Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310
Scavenger Hunt (18+ youth)
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Time:
9:30AM-12:30PM
Picnic Day (ዚዋሪቃ) at Van Dyke Park
Location:
Van Dyke Park
3720 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030
Time:
2:00PM-Dusk
Be early due to 4th of July Firework show, there is limited parking spots.
Thursday July 5th, 2018
Harari Day (ሐረሪ፡አደዋ፡ታሪኽ፡ሞይ።)
- A comprehensive reflection of who we are: our past, present, and future.
- Inspirational speeches by guests of Honor.
- Several Harari youth talent shows.
- Cultural songs by the talented singers Adib Abdosh, Atham Aduus, and more.
- Multiple short skits that reflect Harari culture and history.
Location:
Northern Virginia Community College-Annandale Campus
8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003
Time:
Breakfast: 10:00AM-1:00PM
Lunch & Dinner: 2:00PM-9:00PM
Show: 3:00PM-10:00PM
Friday July 6th, 2018
Location:
Thomas Edison High School
5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
Time:
Breakfast & Lunch: 9:00AM-4:00PM
Soccer Game: 11:ooAM-12:00PM
Basketball Game: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Jummah Prayer: 1:00PM-2:00PM
Award Ceremony and Harari Music Night
Location:
The Waterford Reception Center
6715 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA 22150
Time:
9:00PM-2:00AM
Saturday July 7th, 2018
Lunch: 10AM-4:00PM
Soccer Game: 4:00PM-6:00PM
Location:
Thomas Edison High School
5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
Discussion forum concerning Harar’s current Political, Social and economical issues.
Location:
Mason District Gov Office
6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
Time:
11:00AM-3:00PM
Gala Night!
Location:
Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030
Time:
9:00PM-2:00AM