DC announces return of Late Night Hype series, new partnership with MPD’s Beat the Streets

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. officials announced that the District’s Late Night Hype series will be returning starting Friday.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the event’s return with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The series will have more events and resources thanks to a partnership with MPD’s Beat the Streets summer outreach series.

Officials said that the event kicks off on Friday, May 17 at the Barry Farm Recreation Center and Aquatic Center at 1230 Sumner Rd. SE. There will be events almost every Friday from June 7 through Aug. 23. Events last from 7 to 11 p.m.

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Late Night Hype features a “carnival-style event” with an open pool, music, food, video games and talent shows.

MPD’s Beat the Streets brings more activities to this summer’s schedule — such as the Side by Side Band and community resources.

The schedule is as follows:

• June 7 | Ridge Road Pool & Community Center | 830 Ridge Rd. SE

• June 14 | Kennedy Recreation Center | 1401 7th St. NW

• June 21 | Bald Eagle Recreation Center | 100 Joilet St. SW

• June 28 | Oxon Run Pool | 501 Mississippi Ave. SE

• July 12 | Emery Heights Recreation Center | 100 Joilet St. SW

• July 19 | Turkey Thicket Pool & Recreation Center | 1100 Michigan Ave. NE

• July 26 | Woody Ward Pool & Community Center | 5100 Southern Ave. SE

• Aug. 2 | Fort Stanton Pool & Recreation Center | 1912 Erie St. SE

• Aug. 9 | Rosedale Pool & Community Center | 1701 Gales St. NE

• Aug. 23 | Banneker Pool & Community Center | 2500 Georgia Ave. NW

You can find more information online.

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