This year’s DC JazzFest kicked off on Wednesday, celebrating its 20th anniversary with five back-to-back days of music at multiple venues in the District. The festival culminated at The Wharf, where performances went nonstop on bustling pier-side stages throughout the weekend.
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Founded in 2004, the DC Jazz Festival attracts more than 100,000 visitors annually and presents about 150 D.C.-based musicians each year. Attendees can purchase tickets online for standing or seated admission or watch for free from anywhere along The Wharf.
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