Allied-THA

DC Connection
Spring 2015 | Issue 2

Takoma Park Earth Day

Every year on April 22, individuals and organizations celebrate environmental protection on the
anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. This
year, Allied joined this celebration by participating in Takoma Park Earth Day.
More than 50 vendors gathered to showcase their eco-friendly
products and innovations. Allied distributed promotional items for
Disneys MONKEY KINGDOM, which is the eighth installment of
the Disneynature series. The promotional items included activity
books and one sheets. Families either took home activity books with
them or completed the activities at the Allied table.
For more information on the process of participating in Takoma
Park Earth Day, please contact Emily Teichner.

Campus Connection

The 2014-2015 academic year has officially ended for all local
universities. There are still opportunities to distribute promotional
items at the new student orientations for each university. While
some schools only have one orientation date, many schools have
multiple dates scattered throughout the summer. Please see the list
below of summer orientation dates for local universities:
American University
June: 18-19, 22-23, 25-26, 29-30
July: 6-7, 9-10
University of Maryland College Park
June: 1-2, 4-5, 8-9, 11-12, 15-16, 17-18, 22-23, 23-24, 24-25, 25-26
July: 6-7, 9-10, 13-14, 16-17, 20-21, 23-24, 27, 27-28, 30, 30-31
August: 17, 21, 25, 26
Howard University
August: 13-23
Bowie State University
June: 10, 14 16, 2123, 2830
July: 2628

In This Issue:
Page 1:
Takoma Park Earth Day
Campus Connection
Page 2:
Discover DC
Credit:
Odalis Lopez and Rachel Zager

Discover DC

National Memorial Day Concert (Expected attendance: 100,000+)

Sunday, May 24 | 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
This free, annual concert held on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Building features a mix of dramatic
readings, documentary footage and live musical performances, along with an all-star line-up of
dignitaries, actors and musical artists.
National Memorial Day Parade (Expected attendance: 100,000+)
Monday, May 25 | 1 p.m. 4 p.m.
The parade is an annual tradition of remembrance for those who have died serving our country. This
years parade will feature musical performers and celebrity veterans and supporters of the military,
including Pat Sajak, Gary Sinise, Joe Mantegna and Miss America.
Awesome Con DC (Expected attendance: 20,000)
Friday, May 29 | 12 p.m. 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 30 | 10 a.m. 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 31 | 10 a.m. 5 p.m.
Awesome Con is Washington, D.C.s comic and pop culture convention.
Films that could be a potential tie-in: INSIDE OUT or JURASSIC WORLD
Color Me Rad (Expected attendance: 2,000)
Saturday, May 30 | 9 a.m. 12 p.m.
Color Me Rad is a 5K that is loosely based on the Hindu Festival of Colors, otherwise known as Holi.
Runners are doused in paint at eight different color stations throughout the 5K.
Carnival at RFK (Expected attendance: 10,000-15,000 over the course of 10 days)
Friday, May 22 Sunday, May 31 | 4 p.m. 9 p.m.
A fun, family carnival with food, rides, games and animal attractions.
Films that could be a potential tie-in: TOMORROWLAND or INSIDE OUT
The Green Festival (Expected attendance: 20,000)
Friday, June 5 | 12 p.m. 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 6 | 10 a.m. 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 7 | 10 a.m. 5 p.m.
The Green Festival is a consumer show in Washington D.C. with more than 300 exhibitors focusing
on sustainability education and promoting green products and services.
Summerfest DC (Expected attendance: 1,000)
Saturday, June 13 | 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
This summertime festival includes three hours of unlimited tastings of more than 20 wines and more
than 100 craft beers.
Films that could be a potential tie-in: TED 2
Wipe Out Run (Expected attendance: 5,000)
Saturday, June 20 | 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
A 5K course featuring larger-than-life obstacles and elements
inspired by the hit TV show Wipeout!

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