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Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history. The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Rain couldn't stop the music as the sixth annual Funk Parade made its way around U Street on May 11. The Funk Parade featured local musicians and performance groups, but the fun didn't stop there - parties and music acts sprung up around northwest in honor of D.C.'s rich musical history.{ } The parade took on a special significance in light of the #DontMuteDC movement, which aims to preserve D.C.'s culture in the face of rapidly shifting demographics. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

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