May 2, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Participants can travel the world as they experience the food, art, dance, fashion and music of different countries. In the past, visitors have been treated to karate demonstrations, sari wrapping lessons, dance performances and more!
Participating Embassies 2026
Angola
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Botswana
Burundi (UDC)
Cameroon
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Côte d’ivoire
Cuba (UDC)
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt (Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau)
El Salvador
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Fiji (UDC)
Gabon
Gambia, The (UDC)
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Indonesia (UDC)
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Korea, Republic of
Lebanon
Malawi (UDC)
Malaysia
Maldives (UDC)
Mauritania
Mexico, Mexican Cultural Institute
Mozambique (UDC)
Nepal (UDC)
Nigeria
Oman, Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center
Pakistan
Panama (UDC)
Peru
Qatar
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (UDC)
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Thailand
Trinidad and Tobago
Türkiye
Tunisia
Uganda (UDC)
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Zambia
Zimbabwe
- Student Center at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC)
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
NOTE: Activities will be listed on the Events DC App. This app offers experiences to enhance your ability to Go Global and Stay Local. In addition to the embassy's information, you will see augmented reality (AR) that features national landmarks associated with each country. You will also automatically receive a virtual stamp as you visit each participating embassy, restaurant or cultural event.
If you have the app from previous years, please delete it and download the latest Events DC app using the links below. If you previously created an account, you can log in using the same username and password. If you no longer have access, please create a new account with a new email. You can find a video here on how to use the app.
Plan Your Day
- All embassies are open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm unless otherwise noted.
- Admission is free. Reservations are not required but are recommended to get the latest updates. Click here!
- Street parking is available but difficult at many embassy locations.
- Dupont Circle and Van Ness/UDC Metrorail stations are within walking distance of many embassies.
- Embassies on International Drive are larger and often have shorter lines than those on Embassy Row.
- Follow Events DC Social Media and #PassportDC for updates about lines, exciting activities and other breaking news.
- Get your souvenir passport to be stamped at the embassies. Souvenir passports will be available at Dupont Circle, UDC and the Mexican Cultural Institute booths.
- Please be advised that photographs will be taken at the event for use on the Events DC and Passport DC websites, in social media and the press, Passport DC marketing materials and all other Events DC publications. By attending this event, you consent to Events DC photographing and using your image and likeness.
- Get your Events DC App. We will let you know as soon as it is available.
Registration is not required, but please let us know you are planning to attend for planning purposes. Click here!
🌍 Passport DC – Embassy Highlights
Algeria
Azerbaijan
- Embassy open (mostly outdoor setup)
- Vendors with Azerbaijani food, drinks, and products
- Live artist creating a painting dedicated to U.S.–Azerbaijan relations (to be gifted)
- DJ and cultural atmosphere
Belize
- Ambassador present (photo opportunities)
- Traditional drumming (Garifuna/banana drummers)
- Cultural dance and music
Benin
- Returning participant
- Focus on tourism, culture, and investment opportunities
- Ambassador present
Botswana
- Deputy Head of Mission present
- Cultural experience: traditional court (kgotla) and dance
- “Wall of Fame” (including Olympic athlete highlights)
Cameroon
- Embassy open (indoor + outdoor)
- Food area at the back
- Cultural diversity showcase (250+ ethnic groups)
- Dance, music, fashion, tea tasting
Colombia
- Salsa dance classes
- Food (empanadas and more)
- Cultural performances and parade-style animation
Eritrea
- Traditional fermented drinks (beer/wine style)
- Coffee ceremony
- Cultural exhibits
- Historical showcase of Eritrean-American history
Ethiopia
- Embassy open
- Ambassador welcome
- Traditional dances throughout the day
- Ethiopian coffee ceremony
- Highlight of 120+ years of U.S. relations
Fiji
- Located at UDC (not embassy)
- Cultural, trade, and tourism info
- Traditional food and drinks
- U.S.–Fiji relations history
Grenada
- Embassy open (historic building)
- Live band and cultural performances
- Food and drinks samples
- Ambassador present (partial time)
Haiti
- Focus on soccer (World Cup excitement)
- Haitian food and rum punch
- Cultural elements
Indonesia
- Located at UDC (embassy under renovation)
- Food, quizzes, kids’ corner, photo booth
- Martial arts (Pencak Silat), dance workshops
- Large interactive stage presence
Jamaica
- Food truck + coconuts
- DJ (reggae/dancehall)
- Rum punch competition
- Tourism photo experiences (e.g., Dunn’s River Falls, Bob Marley theme)
Japan
- Embassy + Ambassador’s residence open
- Tea ceremony, martial arts, taiko drums
- Cultural demonstrations and exhibitions
Kenya
- Embassy open (indoor access)
- Food, art, music
- Investment and tourism promotion
- Ambassador present
ebanon
- First-time participant
- Ambassador’s Residence open
- Food, sweets, cultural products
- Arabic calligraphy (names written)
- Art and photography exhibitions
Mexico
- Cultural Institute activities
- Mariachi performances
- Art exhibitions + artist walkthroughs
- Food and raffle (trip to Mexico City)
Mozambique
- Located at UDC
- Cashew tastings and other foods
Nepal
- Located at UDC
- Food (momos/dumplings)
- 4 dance performances
- Ambassador present (photos)
- Cultural crafts for sale
Nigeria
- Jollof rice highlight
- Cultural dances (3 major tribes)
- Live band, art exhibition
- Henna painting, kids’ area
Oman (Cultural Center)
- Not embassy—cultural center open
- Coffee & dates welcome
- Henna, Arabic lessons, storytelling
- Exhibits on U.S.–Oman relations
- Kids’ activities, films, crafts
Panama
- Ambassador + DCM engagement
- Panama Canal short film
- Coffee tastings
- Kids’ games and crafts
- Cultural dance performances
Peru
- Award-winning food
- Dance workshops
- Cultural diversity through cuisine
- Strong social media promotion
Philippines
- 80 years of U.S. relations
- Festival vibe
- Food, ice cream, vendors
- Dance and martial arts
- Ambassador present
Rwanda
- Tourism and investment showcase
- Food and coffee
- Cultural presentations
Saudi Arabia
- AI-powered cultural show
- Free lunch
- Giveaways (shirts, posters, etc.)
- Henna art
Singapore
- First-time participant
- Art exhibition (MFA collection debut in DC)
- “Tropical paradise” embassy transformation
- Family-friendly cultural activities
Sri Lanka
- Coffee table book on U.S.–Sri Lanka relations
- Live cooking demos
- Cultural dance and music
- Ceylon tea served all day
South Korea (Cultural Center)
- K-pop theme
- Dance workshops + performances
- Kids’ activities
- Traditional performances
Thailand
- Thai food, Muay Thai, free massages
- Traditional dance
- Two locations (embassy + church garden with jazz)
- 10 performances, 25 booths
Trinidad & Tobago
- Outdoor-only (yard)
- Street food focus
- Steelpan and dancers
Ukraine
- First time opening embassy doors
- “Washington Room” (historic 1791 signing)
- Fireside chat with ambassador
- Cultural workshops, music
- Drone technology showcase
St. Vincent & the Grenadines
- First-time participant (UDC)
- Traditional sweets and rum punch
- Tourism and product display
- Ambassador present
Zambia
- Food tastings + vendors
- Tourism and investment info
- Cultural exhibits
- Interactive quiz with giveawaysActivities will be listed on the Events DC App.
This app offers experiences to enhance your ability to Go Global and Stay Local. In addition to the embassy's information, you will see augmented reality (AR) that features national landmarks associated with each country. You will also automatically receive a virtual stamp as you visit each participating embassy, restaurant or cultural event.
On May 2, 2026 you can pick up a souvenir passport* to collect embassy stamps at these information booths:
- Dupont Circle: 1 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, DC 20036
- Student Center: University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
- Mexican Cultural Institute: 2829 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
This is a free and public event. No registration or tickets are required to attend the festival and enjoy traveling around the world. This registration is for planning purposes and will help us keep you updated on Passport DC events and embassy activities during the Around the World Embassy Tour.
* Limited quantities available. We will distribute souvenir passports on a first-come, first-served basis.
To volunteer for Around the World Embassy Tour 2027, click here.
Did you know:
Volunteers are a very important part of the success of this event. This year:
- We have 262 volunteers registered (as of 4/27)
- The volunteers are Events DC ambassadors, serving at the embassies, as social media reporters, info hub assistants and floaters
- Four (4) volunteers are flying in from Orlando Florida to volunteer – which they have done for the past three years
- Twenty (20) graduate students from the University of Pennsylvania studying international policy and relations also volunteering with us this year, for the first time
- Others have volunteered with the Program for over 10 years, some make it a family affair and bring their spouses and/or children.
- Volunteers wear Passport DC tee-shirts and welcome guests to most embassies and distribute the souvenir passports, printed programs and QR codes linked to surveys
Around the World Embassy Tour, Saturday, May 2
Did you know that:
- 68 embassies are opening their doors this year, and 14 of them will be conveniently located at the UDC Student Center
- There are two major Information Hubs, at Dupont Circle and the UDC Student Center, to help guide your day, where you can pick up a souvenir passport to collect stamps from each embassy you visit
- Several embassies are celebrating America 250 with special themed experiences, including Singapore, Azerbaijan, Thailand, Ethiopia, Oman, Peru, Sri Lanka, and Lebanon
- Thailand is expanding the fun across two locations, its embassy on Wisconsin Avenue and across the street at Grace Episcopal Church
- This year features exciting first-time participants like Cuba, Lebanon, Maldives, and Singapore
- Mexico and St. Kitts & Nevis are raffling off plane tickets to their home countries
- Haiti is bringing the energy with a special spotlight on soccer
- The friendly “Caribbean rum battle” continues, with Jamaica, Barbados, and Haiti showcasing their finest
- The Events DC App gives you real-time updates and insider tips for navigating all participating embassies
- You can enjoy live performances on International Stages at Dupont Circle and UDC, featuring vibrant cultural dances from Bolivia, Indonesia, Nepal, The Gambia, and more
- There’s a dedicated Kids Zone at Dupont Circle with interactive activities from Planet Word
- WHUT PBS Kids is offering a special activity booklet filled with cultural fun, including things to do “While You Walk” and “While You Wait”
Information Booths
Get your maps and souvenir passports!*
The Dupont Circle Information Booth is located in the circle, near the fountain.
Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC 20036
The UDC Student Center Information Booth is located in front of the Student Center at the University of the District of Columbia.
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
During Around the World Embassy Tour, maps and souvenir passports* will be distributed. The volunteer table is located inside the venue.
2829 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
* Limited quantities available. We will distribute souvenir passports on a first-come, first-served basis.
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