While lawmakers and staffers in Washington were traversing Monday’s snowstorm to get to Capitol Hill for the certification of President-elect Donald Trump‘s electoral victory, an annual tradition of a mega snowball fight commenced in the district for its 15th year.
Hundreds of D.C. residents descended on Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, for “The Great Meridian Chill Battle of 2025,” thanks to the organizers at the Washington DC Snowball Fight Association.
A crowd of hundreds — if not a thousand — showed up to Meridian Hill // Malcolm X Park for today’s community snow fight in DC!! @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/94BmSvDgSY
— Joseph Olmo (@ReporterJoseph) January 6, 2025
The annual snowball fight began on Feb. 6, 2010, during a massive snowstorm in the District of Columbia.
The Washington, D.C. Snowball Fight Association announced on Sunday its plans for the 2025 season.
Welcome to a snow day in Washington DC pic.twitter.com/tMZe8wdEyW
— DMV News Live (@DCNewsLive) January 6, 2025
#DCSFA pic.twitter.com/hkweb6eunO
— Washington DC Snowball Fight Association (@dcsnowball) January 6, 2025
“Snowballers of DC: This is our season kickoff call to battle for Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park on Monday at 11am,” the group wrote on Facebook. “We hope you can join us to celebrate our 15th anniversary of snowbilizing the masses on DC snow days, dating back to our very first mega event on Feb. 6, 2010.”
Organizers added guidelines for fighting safety, reminding participants that they are fighting at their own risk and encouraging them to dress appropriately, including wearing goggles.
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This year, the snowball fight organizers encouraged participants to also help their designated charity, Special Olympics DC. and to support the Feb. 22 Polar Plunge.
The snowstorm disrupted more than 10,000 flights nationwide. Federal offices were closed Monday in the Washington metropolitan area. Congress does not officially follow guidance from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, which enabled the House and Senate to convene for a joint session to certify Trump’s election win.
