The Brief
- Panda Fest opens today in downtown Washington.
- More than 90 food vendors and 200 street-food options are expected.
- The festival continues through Sunday evening.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Panda Fest opens in downtown D.C. today, bringing Asian street food, cultural performances and panda-themed attractions to the area around 6th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
When and where is Panda Fest?
The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Organizers describe Panda Fest as one of the country’s largest outdoor Asian food festivals.
What to expect
More than 90 Asian food vendors are expected to offer more than 200 street-food options.
The event also includes more than 40 merchandise vendors, cultural performances, a large panda inflatable and a panda bounce house.
Tickets and admission
General admission costs $14, while VIP tickets cost $35. Tickets are nonrefundable.…