The Best World Cup Parties and Deals in DC
An ultimate guide to World Cup viewing and partying in D.C., including the best bars by country.

Audience Development Manager
Ashe Durban is Audience Development Manager for City Cast DC. Born in D.C. and raised in Takoma Park, MD, Ashe worked as a bartender and in non-profits before coming to City Cast DC. He is usually the youngest person by decades at DC-area old-time jams.
An ultimate guide to World Cup viewing and partying in D.C., including the best bars by country.
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