Washington Parties On, Without Trump or Big Celebrities
Briefly

The lead-up to the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., remains lively, featuring a multitude of pre-event parties and social gatherings. Despite the absence of the Trump administration and changes to the event's programming, including the cancellation of host Amber Ruffin, the festivities thrived. Prominent figures like Bill Nye were present, and the focus shifted from political comedy to celebrating journalism. The atmosphere was enriched by an array of food and drink events throughout the day, showcasing the resilience of the Washington social scene.
There will be ample canapes and cocktails, and the occasional broken glass, at the parties before the big night; there will be plenty of television anchors, reporters and talking heads holding forth on current events.
Not only did the parties continue in Washington, but they proliferated into a morning-to-midnight array of breakfasts, brunches and boozy bashes.
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