MEDIA ADVISORY: Get ready for fun: Metro Fest Celebration at Branch Avenue Station this Saturday

WHAT:

Metro General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke will welcome community members and transit lovers to the organization's second Metro Fest Celebration. The first event held at Franconia-Springfield Station was a huge success with over 1,300 in attendance.

Metro Fest is a community event open to the public at no cost. The event includes arts and crafts, games, entertainment, snacks, water, and Metro-branded giveaways. The goal of Metro Fest is to connect with the region in a fun way and educate transit enthusiasts of all ages about the value of transit in our communities.

Participants will meet Metro staff and have an opportunity to learn about transit while touring a rail car, an electric bus, and our historic Rosa Parks bus. On-site will also include Metro’s fire truck, MTPD’s bomb squad vehicle, track and structure equipment, and more.

Media planning to attend should RSVP no later than Saturday, July 27 at 8 a.m. with your estimated time of arrival by using the online form at wmata.com/media.

WHEN:

Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:

Branch Avenue Metrorail Station
4704 Old Soper Road, Suitland, MD 20746