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Save The Date: 14th Annual Georgetown French Market Returns In April

The Book Hill neighborhood will transform into Paris on the Potomac for this three-day event.

GEORGETOWN, DC — Save the date, Patchers. Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) recently announced the fourteenth annual Georgetown French Market will return to the District Friday through Sunday, April 28-30.

The Georgetown French Market marks the triumphant return of spring as the Book Hill neighborhood transforms into Paris on the Potomac.

An inviting open-air market features over 40 locally-owned merchants, salons and galleries that display discounted items and unique finds, perfect for shoppers and families. Foodies should come hungry, as restaurants will set up booths with Parisian snacks like coffee, crepes and croissants.

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This year's vendors haven't been announced yet, but in the past the market has featured businesses like Patisserie Poupon, Via Umbria, Swing Guitars DC, Maurine Littleton Gallery, Kiki Lynn and more.

There will also be live entertainment and children's activities such as face painting, mimes, balloon sculptures and more.

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The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 12-5 p.m. Sunday.

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