By Patricia McDougall

The H Street Festival was held on Saturday, Sept. 20, celebrating 20 years of music, food and art. The event, held from 12 p.m. to 7:00pm in Washington, D.C., was free and open to the public. Thousands of people took to the streets for a lineup complete with various artists, bands, karaoke, fashion shows and artwork. Health experts were also on hand to give out important resources. Attendees could also get moving to the tunes of a deejay and enjoy yoga.

  • The H Street Festival is full of life with people from all ages. Credit: All AFRO Photos by Patricia McDougall
  • Abdul Akande, of Washington, D.C., takes time out with his daughter, Dayo Akande, to enjoy the H Street festival activities. Credit: All AFRO Photos by Patricia McDougall
  • Afriyie Williams, of Alexandria, Va., shows off the OJeanne Collection. Williams is lead creative director for the brand, which she started in 2004. Credit: All AFRO Photos by Patricia McDougall
  • Amaya Lewis (N.Y.) (left), Gilliam “Bantu” Joseph (Brooklyn, NY) and Kelaiah Carey (Florida) enjoy the festival. Credit: All AFRO Photos by Patricia McDougall
  • People line dance in the street at the 2025 H Street Festival. Credit: All AFRO Photos by Patricia McDougall
  • D.K. Williams (center) showed off his moves with a breakdance. Credit: All AFRO Photos by Patricia McDougall
  • Award Winning hip-hop artist Frankey Barrz performs for the crowd. Credit: All AFRO Photos by Patricia McDougall
  • Monica Milton, a local, showcases her artwork as a festival vendor. Credit: All AFRO Photos by Patricia McDougall
  • Ray Gillumo (left) and Ryan Gillumo chat with artist Reggie Gillumo. Credit: All AFRO Photos by Patricia McDougall
  • Gerard “Coach G” Burley (left), of Sweat D.C., takes his gym moves to the H Street Festival to teach wellness and fitness. Shown here, Burley with Alex Palmer (center) and Lucas Penayo (right) testing out the weights. Credit: All AFRO Photos by Patricia McDougall

Restaurants were full and food stands were on every corner. The fun filled day was truly a hit with not only for the residents of the District of Columbia, but attendees, vendors and creatives from all over.