Remember the magic of RFK Stadium? Relive the memories at RFK Legacy: A Tailgate Experience on Saturday, September 5, 2026, 1:00 to 5:00 PM, at The Fields at RFK Campus! Enjoy live music, great food, family fun, a kids zone, games, community leaders, and legendary athletes sharing unforgettable RFK stories. Join community members as we honor Washington's iconic sports legacy.
Admission is free.
Free parking will be available beginning at 12:00 noon in Lot 8 (2500 Independence Avenue SE), accessible via the Oklahoma Avenue/Exxon entrance, near the intersection of Oklahoma Avenue and Benning Road. Shuttle service will be available between parking and the event.
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Event Schedule
12:40-1:05 PM: Eastern High School Marching Band parade
1:00 PM: Gates open
1:15-1:40 PM: Bongo District
1:40-2:05 PM: RFK Legacy Reflections / Trivia
2:08-2:32 PM: Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs
2:32-2:51 PM: RFK Legacy Reflections / Tailgating / Trivia
2:52-3:17 PM: HUE
3:17-3:22 PM: Eastern High School Marching Band
3:22-3:37 PM: RFK Video Tribute + Remarks
3:41-3:47 PM: Paxton Baker / Mike O’Connor
4:02-4:50 PM: Backyard Band
4:50-5:00 PM: Closing + DJ Dirty Rico
Please note: This tailgate experience will be managed exclusively by the event team. Individual tailgating by attendees is not permitted.
PROHIBITED ITEMS • Bag Policy: No bags larger than 5 inches x 7 inches. Medical or diaper bags cannot be larger than 14 inches x 14 inches x 6 inches. NO BACKPACKS. All bags, medical or diaper/parenting bag (child must be present) are subject to security screening. • Metal, plastic and glass containers of any kind • Outside Food and Beverages • Large flags and banners • Poles and staffs (metal, plastic or wooden) • Weapons of any kind (includes but not limited to guns, knives, mace, chains, spikes, projectiles, tasers, etc.) and illegal substances • Professional cameras with detachable zoom lenses and/or tripods • Monopods, tripods or selfie sticks • Video camera and audio recording devices (including camcorders, iPads, GoPros, Contour cameras) • Animals (with the exception of service animals) • Noisemakers of any kind (such as can operated air horns, sirens, kazoos, whistles, etc.) • Laser pointers • Umbrellas • Chairs • Adhesive Stickers • No fireworks, kites, missile/projectile-like objects, frisbee or inflated balls, confetti, balloons, streamers, drones, open flames, lighters or torches of any kind. • Wrapped gifts
