May 4
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
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 2024
African Union *
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan Trade and Cultural Center)
Bangladesh
Barbados
Bolivia
Burundi (African Union)
Cameroon
Chad (African Union)
Chile (Residence)
China
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Democratic Republic of the Congo (African Union)
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan Trade and Cultural Center)
Bangladesh
Barbados
Bolivia
Burundi (African Union)
Cameroon
Chad (African Union)
Chile (Residence)
China
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Democratic Republic of the Congo (African Union)
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt (Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau)
Eritrea
Eswatini
Gabon
Guatemala
Guinea
Guyana
Haiti
Indonesia
Iraq
Jamaica
Ecuador
Egypt (Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau)
Eritrea
Eswatini
Gabon
Guatemala
Guinea
Guyana
Haiti
Indonesia
Iraq
Jamaica
Japan (Japan Information & Culture Center)
Kenya
Kosovo
Libya
Madagascar (UDC)
Malawi (UDC)
Mauritania
Mexico (Mexican Cultural Institute)
Nepal (UDC)
Nigeria (UDC)
Oman (Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center)
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Kenya
Kosovo
Libya
Madagascar (UDC)
Malawi (UDC)
Mauritania
Mexico (Mexican Cultural Institute)
Nepal (UDC)
Nigeria (UDC)
Oman (Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center)
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saudi Arabia
Senegal (African Union)
South Africa
South Korea (Korean Cultural Center)
South Sudan (African Union)
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Thailand
The Gambia
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Uganda (UDC)
Ukraine (Ukraine House)
United Kingdom
Uzbekistan
Zambia (UDC)
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saudi Arabia
Senegal (African Union)
South Africa
South Korea (Korean Cultural Center)
South Sudan (African Union)
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Thailand
The Gambia
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Uganda (UDC)
Ukraine (Ukraine House)
United Kingdom
Uzbekistan
Zambia (UDC)
Plan Your Day
What do you need to know before you go
- All embassies are open from 10:00 am to 4:30 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.
- Many embassies are within walking distance of the Dupont Circle and Van Ness/UDC Metrorail stations.
- 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, Van Ness Information, The Square 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 entering this event, you consent to Events DC photographing and using your image and likeness.
Embassy Activities
Media Credentials
To apply for media credentials, please complete this form. Please remember this is for special media access to the Around the World Embassy Tour on May 4.
Maps and Souvenir Passport
On May 4, you can pick up a souvenir passport* to collect embassy stamps at these information booths:
- Dupont Circle: 9 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, DC 20036
- VanNess: University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
- NEW International City Food Festival: 1850 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006. Pick up your passport here on May 3 and 4.
- NEW 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.
Participating Embassies in Previous Years
Information Booths
Get your maps and souvenir passports!*
Dupont Circle
The Dupont Circle Information Booth is located near the brick building west of Dupont Circle between P Street and Massachusetts Avenue, NW.
9 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, DC 20036
The Dupont Circle Information Booth is located near the brick building west of Dupont Circle between P Street and Massachusetts Avenue, NW.
9 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, DC 20036
UDC/Van Ness
The UDC/Van Ness Information Booth is located on the sidewalk in front of the Student Center at the University of the District of Columbia.
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
The UDC/Van Ness Information Booth is located on the sidewalk in front of the Student Center at the University of the District of Columbia.
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
The Square (New)
During the International City Food Festival, maps and souvenir passports* will be distributed at the volunteer table.
1850 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
During the International City Food Festival, maps and souvenir passports* will be distributed at the volunteer table.
1850 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Mexican Cultural Institute
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
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.
