Irreecha Festival 2026, Washington DC
October 2-4, 2026
DMV Area (Silver Spring, Rockville, Washington DC, Hyattsville)
Irreechaa Celebration Program
Washington DC 2026 - Three Days of Cultural Celebration
Friday, October 2 - Welcome
Welcome event
1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Welcome event
Saturday, October 3 - Gubaa & 5K Run
Gubaa: 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Hollywood Ballroom, 2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904
5K Run
7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, Washington, DC
Program Highlights:
Dinner
Gubaa Ceremony
Musical Entertainment
Sunday, October 4 - Irreecha & Okolee
Irreecha
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Lincoln Memorial Reflection Pool
Okolee - Evening Celebration
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Okolee
1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Dinner
Music and Cultural Dance
Irreechaa History and Narrative
Clean up and End of Program
Festival Gallery
Celebrating Oromo heritage and traditions
Festival celebration highlights
