The following is a list of events of the year 2021 in Washington, D.C..
Incumbents State government Mayor: Muriel Bowser (D)
Events
Ongoing: COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C.
January 4: Proud Boys chairperson Enrique Tarrio is arrested for destroying a Black Lives Matter sign at the Asbury United Methodist Church during a protest in Washington, D.C., the month prior. January 27: Democrats in the United States Senate introduce a bill that would make Washington, D.C. the 51st state. February 24: Mayor of Washington D.C. Muriel Bowser's sister, Merica Bowser, dies from COVID-19 as the city surpasses 1,000 total deaths. July 28: Mayor Muriel Bowser issues a mask mandate for indoor public spaces as part of an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The mandate goes into effect on July 31. September 20: Mayor Muriel Bowser announces that COVID-19 vaccines will be required for all teachers and students in the district by November 1. See also 2021 in the United States
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