We are proud to announce that we are having Police Week Tent City 2023! 

Police Week Tent City has been a staple of DC Lodge #1 since 1989 and part of National Police Week, honoring our fallen brothers and sisters who have made the ultimate sacrifice. This event has grown from 400 attendees to an event for thousands.

Location: 1900 W Place Northeast, Washington, DC. 
The former BET headquarters building parking area.
(If your GPS doesn’t recognize that address, you can use 1301 W Street NE, which is in the same compound.)

Dates: May 13 & 14, 2023
Hours: 11am to midnight each day.

Before, during and after Police Week events, the DC Lodge #1 facility will be open from Noon to 10pm May 8 thru May 18, and will have extended hours, 2pm to Midnight from May 12 thru 14. There will be a limited menu with hotdogs, hamburgers, fries, tots, chicken wings and possible surprises! (On May 12, DC Lodge #1 will kick off Tent City with an opening party at the Lodge, starting at 1400.

For vendors, each space is 10’ by 20’ and includes a white tent and power to the booth. The tent fees are reflected in the price. All vendors for this event must have merchandise to be sold from the tent that is reserved.

Vendor Fee: $1000.00
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