Pricey Summer season Pageant first got here throughout our radar throughout our protection of the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia earlier this 12 months, and the collective of mates, household, and enterprise companions continues to take the present on the street. This weekend, Washington, D.C. will probably be blessed with the vibes of one of many prime gathering locations of the 12 months in Pricey Summer season Pageant.
As famous earlier, we spoke with the organizers of the Pricey Summer season Pageant at Roots Picnic, getting a swift training on what the occasion entails and their goals. The pageant, as we defined then, is a multi-city expertise that encompasses music, tradition, group, and the facility of gathering.
Pricey Summer season Pageant was launched in 2011 by a gaggle of alumni from Virginia State College and Delaware State College, each HBCUs. After kicking off in Harlem, N.Y., the pageant is a roving affair with stops this 12 months in New York and Atlanta forward of their D.C cease. They’re additionally slated to convey the celebration to Houston subsequent month.
Shareef Moore, President, Pricey Summer season Pageant, supplied a press release to Hip-Hop Wired in help of the upcoming occasion.
“We’re excited to convey the Pricey Summer season Pageant again to D.C. for the sixth 12 months. This metropolis has such a wealthy, vibrant tradition, and we’re able to faucet into that vitality whereas delivering an unforgettable dwell expertise. Whether or not you’ve been rocking with us for years otherwise you’re becoming a member of us for the primary time, we’re creating moments you gained’t neglect—particularly with this 12 months’s particular efficiency by Boosie, which is certain to maintain the vitality excessive,” Moore acknowledged.
Beginning on Friday (August 15), a pre-event celebration will probably be held on the Eaton Lodge on its rooftop, giving option to the principle occasion on Saturday (August 16). The vibes proceed all through the weekend with a brunch occasion at Barcode on Sunday.
To get tickets, please go to the Pricey Summer season Pageant web site right here.
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