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The Memorial Events for The Honorable Mayor Marion Barry have been released and are as follows:
At 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, a brief ceremony will held to receive the former mayor's casket at the Wilson Building, where the public will be able to come and express their condolences for 24 hours.
Beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, a procession to the church where Barry regularly attended will depart the Wilson Building. The procession will travel through all eight wards. A specific route has not yet been announced.
From 3 to 6 p.m. Friday a musical and video tribute is planned to celebrate Barry's 40 years of public service. And from 6 to 9 p.m. a community memorial service is planned at the Temple of Praise, 700 Southern Avenue SE.
Saturday, Dec. 6 an all-day celebration is planned at the Washington Convention Center in Halls C and D. Viewing hours will be from 8 to 11 a.m. with the memorial service to begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m.
A private burial will immediately follow the memorial service, which thousands of people are expected to attend.
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