Special Events

Special Event: FCCLA Night at the Washington Nationals

TUESDAY, JULY 7 6:00 – 9:00 PM 

Get ready for a grand slam night with fellow FCCLA members! ⚾  

Join us at Nationals Park as the Washington Nationals take on the Houston Astros for a 6:45 PM game. Wear your blue FCCLA t-shirt, bring the energy, and cheer on the D.C. home team while making unforgettable memories with friends from across the country.  

Chapters will be seated together, and FCCLA has reserved blocks of seats throughout the stadium so we can all enjoy the game near one another. It’s sure to be a home run for the entire conference!

Please note: Transportation is not included. The stadium is just a quick Metro or Uber ride from the convention center area.

Cost: $60 per person  

Price includes: 

• Individual game ticket with an assigned seat (per person) 

• Ticket includes a $20 voucher that can be used for (food or souvenirs per person) 

• Navy blue FCCLA shirt for the event (per person) 

Attire: Navy blue FCCLA t-shirt is encouraged. Wear your patriotic red, white, and blue to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary! (School Appropriate casual) 

Please note: There is a limited capacity of 5,000 attendees so register early. 

• Frequently Asked Questions

  Where does the event take place? 

  Nationals Park 

  1500 South Capitol Street, SE 

  Washington, DC 20003 

  Nationals Park is located in Southeast Washington along the Anacostia River bounded by South Capitol Street to the west, N Street to the north, First Street to the east and Potomac Avenue to the south.

  
  How do we get to the stadium? 

  Transportation to/from the stadium will not be included. The stadium is an easy metro, taxi, or Uber ride away from the convention center area. 

  Metro: Attendees can take the Metro using the train lines below. Please allow plenty of time when traveling to and from the ballpark via Metro.  Visit Metro's website (www.wmata.com) for the most up-to-date information. 

  • Green Line: From the Mt Vernon Square/7th St Convention Center station or Gallery Place/Chinatown station, take the Green Line (Towards Branch Ave.) to the Navy Yard station. The Navy Yard station is just a block away from Nationals Park. Estimated Fare=$2.25 each way 

  • Orange, Blue or Silver Lines: From the McPherson Square station, take the Blue Line (towards Largo) to L’Enfant Plaza station and switch to the Green Line and continue using the instructions above to the Navy Yard station. Or continue on the Blue Line to the Capitol South station. The Capitol South station is a 15-minute walk to and from Nationals Park. Estimated Fare=$2.25 each way 

  • Red Line: From the Farragut North or Metro Center Station, take the Red Line (towards Glenmont) to the Gallery Place/Chinatown Station. Then switch trains to the Green Line using the instructions above to the Navy Yard station. Estimated Fare=$2.25 each way

  Taxi - Catch a cab from your hotel to the stadium. After the game, catch a taxi at the convenient Taxicab Stand located on the north side of M Street, SE between South Capitol St, SE and Half St, SE (guests exiting the Center Field Gate should walk one block north toward M Street, SE). The Taxi Stand is operated beginning approximately two hours after the first pitch and remains open until a half (1/2) hour after the game's conclusion. While the Washington Nationals make every effort to reduce wait times at the Taxicab Stand, wait periods may vary subject to local taxi volume. 

  Uber – Do not provide South Capitol Street as your drop-off or pick-up location. The street is a busy highway and stopping there is dangerous. There are a few suggested drop-off/pick-up locations located near the ballpark: 

  • N St. SE and New Jersey Ave SE 

  • L St. SE between First St SE and New Jersey Ave SE 

  • M St. SE and Half St. SE 
     

  Where can I use the $20 Voucher? 

  The $20 voucher is included on the barcode of your physical ticket. You will not receive a separate gift card. You can use the $20 at any food or retail outlet inside the stadium. 

  Nationals Park offers a variety of specialty food & beverage options. Concession stands are listed here to review the options. 
   

  Where will FCCLA attendees be seated in the park? 

  Each attendee will have an assigned seat on their physical ticket. FCCLA has tickets in the 100, 200, and 400 levels of the stadium. Chapters will be seated together, and we will make every effort to keep state delegations grouped together as well. 

  Please note: After June 9, 2026, additional ticket purchases may not be guaranteed seats together. 
   

  What time do gates open? 

  The game officially starts at 6:45 PM, gates open at 5:30 PM or 75 minutes before the first pitch. 
   

  What is the stadium’s bag policy? 

  Any bag larger than a 5” by 7” by ¾” clutch must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC.  

  Attendees with diaper or medical bags may use the ADA/Family lanes. All bags are subject to search. Click here to see the policies and restrictions at Nationals Park. 

  

   

  
  What happens if there is inclement weather? 

  Even with inclement weather, the Nationals will make every effort to play the scheduled game.  In the event a game is postponed, the Nationals will post updates here and on social media. If the game is cancelled, the game ticket can be used on the make-up game date or exchanged for another game this season or the following year. 

Rock the Red Rally on Capitol Hill 

THURSDAY, JULY 9 9:00 – 10:00 AM 

In partnership with USEP-Ohio, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and BusPatrol, the rally will connect student wellness to real world impact, reinforcing how leadership in health and safety creates stronger schools and safer communities. Attendees can expect music, movement, and a strong visual presence as FCCLA comes together in one unified space to represent the power of student leadership on a national stage. 
 
The experience will conclude with an official attempt to break the world record for the largest group performing the Macarena at one time. Thousands of FCCLA Members and Advisers participating together on Capitol Hill will create a memorable moment that blends celebration with purpose. Participants will leave energized, proud, and part of a historic milestone for FCCLA. 
 
Rock the Red Rally on Capitol Hill will be a standout moment of the conference and a visible reminder of the strength and impact of FCCLA nationwide. 

Please note: Transportation is not included. This area is very walkable and accessible from the surrounding Metro stations (e.g., Capitol South, Union Station, Federal Center SW) 

Location: Union Square, directly in front of the U.S. Capitol reflecting pool. 

Cost: Free 

Attire: Red FCCLA Conference t-shirt or red attire preferred to have a unified red presence. (School Appropriate casual) Official Uniform should be worn if advocating on Capitol Hill afterwards. 

NLC After Party 

FRIDAY, JULY 10 7:30 – 10:30 PM 

Close out the 2026 National Leadership Conference in the best way possible—by celebrating together! Join your outgoing and newly elected National Executive Council and all your new FCCLA friends for a high-energy night of music, dancing, games, and unforgettable moments. Show off your moves, sing along with fellow members, jump into a game, or just hang out and connect. It’s the perfect way to wrap up an incredible week! 

Dessert and snacks (brownies, popcorn, chips) will be served, so be sure to grab dinner before you arrive—and come ready to celebrate! 

Location: Marriott Marquis, Floor M4 

Cost: $75 per person 

Price includes: 

• Wristband for admittance (per person) 

• DJ entertainment and dancing 

• Interactive games/Arcade 

• Karaoke 

• Silent Disco 

• Photo Booths 

• Desserts/Snacks and Lemonade 

• Onsite staff, security, EMT, and applicable taxes and gratuities. 

Attire: School Appropriate casual