Memorial Day Weekend: Where are the Washingtonians?

I was always told that true Washingtonians didn't stay in the District for the kick-off-to-summer weekend. But after realizing that I would be forced to spend the majority of my Memorial Day weekend moving out of my Georgetown townhouse to a new abode in Chinatown, I realized that DC actually has some good happenings during this time period. And though Dewey Beach will always reign supreme in my mind (hello, Bottle & Cork?), I've discovered a plethora of things to do in the nation's capital and beyond (excluding the array of pool parties at just about every single high rise roof top you can think of):

• Capital Sky Line: Pretend you're in Vegas and galavant at this pool party with some of DC's finest. Sure, they're probably yuppie prepsters and way-too-skinny Lima fist pumpers in Diesel swim trunks, but you can still pretend that you're with Tao Beach's finest. 
• Memorial Day Parade: Wave your flag around! Pretend you're a Nana and head to Constitution Ave to enjoy some candy thrown out of fire trucks and those men in funny hats in little cars. It'll have you singing "I love a parade" in no time. Or not. 
• The Liason: Go to one of DC's newest pool parties at the Capital Hill Hotel, which features every year's official Fourth of July party. Worried about the crowd that parties here? I would start your Hollywood Miracle Diet pronto. 
• DC United vs. Chivas: Support DC's studliest sports team on June 29th while they kill the Chivas on the field. Not that you'll even be in the seats or watching the game, let's be honest, it's Memorial Day Weekend, people. 
• Throw a BBQ: Be a fatty, buy some Natty Lites, and invite your favs over. Though it's completely against my religion, it's Memorial Day; do a keg stand, play flip cup, and actually drink beer like you enjoy it. Then be sure to hit up the gym ASAP to avoid any summer cellulite from the weekend festivities. 
• Hit up the Waterfront: Even though their food menus aren't exactly the most superior in comparison to their Georgetown neighbors, you don't even need me to tell you that the Waterfront is going to be wild this weekend. If all else fails, you need to hit up this spot ASAP. 

if all else fails...

• THERE'S ALWAYS DEWEY BEACH!! Sneak away for the night and go to a place that makes Acapolco look like a family vacation. It's only two hours by car and is a guaranteed blast (and total recipe for herpes, if you're not careful).

No matter what you decide, the District is always going crazy on Memorial Day. Whether inside the city or not, honor those who have passed for our country. And don't forget to cheers your glasses for them.