Mayor Bowser to Deliver 2016 State of the District Address

(Washington DC) – On Tuesday, March 22 at 5:30 pm at Arena Stage, Mayor Muriel Bowser will deliver the State of the District Address.

Mayor Bowser will use the opportunity to address residents of the District. She will reflect on the past year and discuss her vision for the future. Directly prior to her State of the District Address, Mayor Bowser will host a welcoming reception at Arena Stage from 4-5 pm.

No large bags, outside food or drink, signage, posters, or fliers will be allowed in the venue. More information about the State of the District Address is available at http://mayor.dc.gov/soda.

WHEN:

Tuesday, March 22
Doors Open/Reception to begin at 4 pm
Address to begin at 5:30 pm

WHO:

Mayor Muriel Bowser

WHERE:

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
1101 6th Street, SW|
*Closest Metro: Waterfront Metro Station*

PRESS LOGISTICS:

Members of the media interested in attending the State of the District Address are asked to RSVP to [email protected] and check-in at the press table on site.

There will be a separate press section seated in the balcony.

Still photographers and videographers will be escorted to the stage on a rotating basis for photographs and video footage. Video footage will also be pooled by the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment and live streamed on DCN Channel 16. A mult-box will be provided for radio.

Wireless Internet will be provided, but is not guaranteed.

Parking for satellite trucks will be available on first-come, first-served basis on the east side of Arena Stage at the intersection of 6th Street & M Street, SW.

More information about the State of the District including remarks as prepared, the #SODA16 Twitter feed, and the online live stream will be available at mayor.dc.gov/soda.