
Busboys and Poets were hosting a "Chalk for Peace" event in front of the cafe -- this was our personal favorite contribution. Mmm, donuts. (Aaron Morrissey)
A festive atmosphere overtook V Street between 13th and 14th Streets NW this afternoon, as the U Street community took time to celebrate the life of the prolific Langston Hughes -- the stretch of pavement was officially dubbed Langston Hughes Way -- and to celebrate the neighborhood-at-large. Many U Street businesses set up shop along V Street, and attendees enjoyed entertainment from the Washington Showstoppers Marching Band, a drum performance by students at the Children's Studio School, and numerous speakers. The festival will continue until 7 p.m. tonight.

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where are the h street festival photos?
Oh, don't you worry; we had an operative on H Street today. Stay tuned.
An operative = he gave Capps hot dog money and a Canon.
ah, i saw tweets that affirmed that. it was a good time (this was the first time i've gone).
really looking forward to dangerously delicious pies opening up soon.