LGBTQ+ Community Halloween Party @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant
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As Madonna said, "Come join the party..."
This is a fun, free to attend event open to all. Please RSVP at on Evenbrite so we have an accurate group headcount. We will gather as a group on the front, enclosed patio. Seating is first come, first served.
Mingle with LGBTQ+ folk and allies. Halloween costumes are encouraged or casual beach attire is fine.
If you want to dine while there, see the menu at https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/menu/dinner.
Please note: If you want a dedicated table inside, please make reservations NOW at online at https://www.yelp.com/biz/freddies-beach-bar-and-restaurant-arlington.
We hope you can make it! You may arrive at any time that's convenient for you. Bring your friends and meet new people from all over the world. We will gather near the stage as you enter. Name tags will be provided. There's no cover charge to gather on the front patio.
At least 50 LGBTQ+ folk are expected. Enjoy the cash or credit bar drinks. Simply ask the bartender what the happy hour specials are. The happy hour specials end at 7 p.m. The Freddie's Follies Drag Show starts at 9 p.m. inside with a cover of $5. Karaoke starts after that (around 11 p.m. ) until 1:30 a.m.
Party with a purpose: In addition, as ongoing community service, if you can, please clean out your cupboard of unused, nonperishable food items for AFAC, the community leader in providing and promoting dignified access to nutritious food for people in need. This event will serve as a convenient collection point. AFAC distributes over 80,000 pounds of food to more than 2,500 families every week. 40% of that food is donated to AFAC from food drives like this and grocery store donations. More information on what's needed is at http://www.afac.org/donate-food/
Please feel free to bring as much food (cereal, canned goods,etc) as you wish, as it will be picked up that night and delivered to AFAC.
Metro Directions: Be eco-friendly. Crystal City Metro is the closest Metro stop. When you arrive, go out the station, walk towards your left to 18th Street and then veer right and walk under the Route 1 overpass to Eads St. Turn left and walk to 23rd Street. Turn right. Freddie's is up 23rd Street just a block. Just look for the rainbow flags on the right side of the street!
Parking is usually available nearby on the residential side streets.
Freddie's was voted the Best Virginia Bar by Washington Blade readers. Don't like a smoky bar? You are covered: Freddie's is a smoke-free establishment. (Ashtrays are provided in back of the building if smoking is 'your thing').
Freddie's is an LGBTQ+, straight-friendly restaurant and bar. It offers Happy Hour daily from 4-7 pm. https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/
There's no need to print out and show your Eventbrite ticket.
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This exciting event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow. Remember to bring your ID, as everyone who wishes to drink alcohol is carded of course.
This event is hosted by Go Gay DC, Metro Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit https://www.gogaydc.com. Go Gay DC's leader is TJ Flavell.
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