Light Yards at Yards Park

What to do on a Saturday night in Washington, DC?

Go to Yards Park and see giant inflatable lighted bunnies, of course. And what a delightful way to spend your Saturday night. It was a big draw for kids but there were lots of adults there too. Just a fun time.

Light Yards is:

the innovative art installation spanning two weeks and three weekends at The Yards Park will kick off on Saturday, February 20 from 7pm to 10pm with a large-scale projection mapping visual display set to the beat of a live DJ set. The event’s focal point and medium for the light display will be a 48 x 24 x 20 foot Point Cloud, and 12 x 12 x 12 foot Cube, constructed of industrial steel with illuminated white cubes designed by New York based light artist and architect John Ensor Parker. These light sculptures will remain throughout the two weeks and will be joined by giant luminescent rabbits by artist Amanda Parer starting on Saturday, February 27. Kicking off their US tour, families are invited from 3pm to 6pm to delight in the sight of the enormous glowing bunnies, while enjoying children’s activities, including a giant Lite-Brite. That evening from 6pm to 10pm, The Yards Park will again meld music and art with a performance by electric violinist DJ Manifesto. In addition, food and beverage will be available for purchase on Saturday the 20th and 27th during the featured events.

Enjoy this unique sensory experience with family and friends, and complete your evening with a meal at one of the many restaurants located within walking distance at The Yards.

The Main Draw — Bunnies

The Bunnies

More of the Bunnies!

The Bridge at Yards Park

This was really cool. There are lights along the top of the bridge and they change color. It makes for a really good effect. More on that on a post below.

The Juggler at Light Yards

Who know that the pins jugglers used could be lit up. This guy was great and the lighted pins certainly added to the entertainment.

Point Cloud by John Ensor Parker

The View Behind the Waterfall

There is a waterfall that you can walk behind. You look out and see the bridge that is part of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail at Yards Park. The bridge has lights on it that change color. This is what you see when looking through the waterfall at the bridge. It is very cool.

Electric Violinist DJ Manifesto at Light Yards

A clip from the entertainment at Light Yards.

Here's a little more about Manifesto from his website:

A multifaceted musical enthusiast, he also produces original music and delivers some of the hottest mashups. In 2006, his first single, “Shaken, Not Stirred” took airways by storm. He then went on to collaborate with the likes of Seal, Benny Benassi, Nick Terranova, Paul Mendez, DJ FEEL, Bobina, Johnathon Peters, Heavygrinder, Infected Mushroom, Victor Calderone, Paul Van Dyk and Nadia Ali.