March 14, 2026

5:15PM
Doors Open + Community Ofrenda*

6:00PM
Opening Remarks + Ceremony

9:00PM
Wrap Up

10:30PM
After Party @ Crush Dance Bar
Music by Alex Love

*Review below to learn more details on how to participate in our community ofrenda.

 

📍 The Festival Center

1640 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

Things to Know

Suggested Travel Options
& Distance from the venue

1:

Airports

  • DCA Airport — 25min Drive

  • IAD Airport — 1hr Drive

  • BWI Airport — 1hr 15min Drive

Metro Station

  • Columbia Heights Station — 10min Walk

Rail Station

  • Union Station — 18min Drive

Suggested Lodging
& Distance from the venue

2:

With the venue being in the Northwest quadrant of DC, I would suggest staying within the NW to stay nearby. Here’s a shortlist of hotels that I would suggest..

Is parking available?

3:

Only metered street parking is available. Rideshare is recommended.

Dress Attire & Theme

4:

  • *Cocktail Attire / Dress to Impress

  • Theme: Water Garden — Jhon Carlos in Full Bloom

*In traditional quinceañeras, attire is known to be formal. However, please only focus in bringing your best self. No need for a black-tie suit or a formal gown, but always appreciated.

Mailing Gifts

5:

If you select an item from the gift registry, you’ll be prompted with the designated mailing address to ship your gift as well as instructions to confirm purchase, to help avoid duplicate purchases.

There will also be an option on the registry, to contribute to a cash fund, if interested.

Information on
Community Ofrenda

6:

Every guest is welcome to add 1 photo of an ancestor that they would like to have join the Community Ofrenda.

This Community Ofrenda honors our loved ones who have passed and serves as a reminder to cherish life fully, as we celebrate Jhon Carlos’ third decade on earth . If interested in participating, please upload your photo below.

Our Events Team will take the lead with printing and setting up the photos ahead of time. Deadline to Submit: February 23, 2026.

Submissions for the community ofrenda are now closed,

CLICK HERE TO RSVP