Author: Kristin Baasansukh

February 29, 2024- National Cherry Blossom Festival Announces Events Lineup for Highly Anticipated Season; National Park Service Reveal Peak Bloom Dates as March 23-March 26, 2024

WASHINGTON (Feb. 29, 2024) — The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s kick-off press conference unveiled exciting events and community programming for the 2024 celebrations, which will coincide with the National Park Service’s prediction of peak bloom dates of March 23- March 26, 2024.   The iconic four-week festival to welcome spring to the Nation’s Capital will […]

February 28, 2024- National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® Tickets Now Available

WASHINGTON (Feb, 28 2024) — The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC — the nation’s springtime parade — returns Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The colorful celebration marches down Washington, D.C.’s iconic Constitution Avenue and is one of the signature events of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. […]

February 26, 2024- Hilton Named Premier Hotel Provider Of The National Cherry Blossom Festival In Washington, D.C.

Choice of ‘Cherry Blossom’ packages this spring will enhance the stay Washington, D.C. [February, 26, 2024] – The National Cherry Blossom Festival and 2024 Premier Hotel Provider, Hilton, invite visitors from near and far to experience the heart of spring in Washington, D.C., from March 20 to April 14. “Bringing Hilton’s storied experience in hospitality together […]

February 15, 2024- Tickets Are On Sale for DC’s Pinkest Soiree, National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Pink Tie Party, D.C.’s Passport to Spring

Spring’s Party of the Season Returns March 15 at New Venue, Union Station WASHINGTON (Feb. 15, 2024) – The National Cherry Blossom Festival welcomes spring with D.C.’s pinkest bash, the Pink Tie Party, on March 15, 2024, at its brand new venue, the iconic Union Station Washington D.C. The annual signature event, presented by Union Station Washington D.C. and Design Cuisine, promises an […]

February 13, 2024- 2024 ANA National Cherry Blossom Festival Sweepstakes: Enter for a Chance to Win a Trip to Tokyo on All Nippon Airways

2024 ANA National Cherry Blossom Festival Sweepstakes: Enter for a Chance to Win a Trip to Tokyo on All Nippon Airways Sweepstakes celebrates the strong travel demand to visit Japan VOID WHERE PROHIBITED; NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER Washington, D.C. [February 13, 2024] – All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-star airline, and the National Cherry […]

February 8, 2024 – Volunteer Shifts are Now Open for the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival

Contact: Sheena Pegarido and Jae Early  media@linksp.com I 202-559-4431 WASHINGTON (Feb. 8, 2024) — The National Cherry Blossom Festival needs hundreds of volunteers for various events throughout the four-week long celebration of spring from March 20 through April 14. Festival organizers invite volunteers to experience the Festival in a unique way — from behind the […]

May 8, 2023 – Tysons Community Alliance, in Partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Plants 17 Cherry Trees in Tysons 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2023 Media Contacts:  Tysons Community Alliance  Karyn Le Blanc  Acting Director of Communications (202) 497-4572 karyn.leblanc@kglcommunications.com National Cherry Blossom Festival  Meg Cohen (202) 638-8377 mcohen@ncbfdc.org Tysons Community Alliance, in Partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival,Plants 17 Cherry Trees in Tysons  Tysons, VA – On Saturday, May 6th, Tysons Community […]

April 19, 2023 – National Cherry Blossom Festival Announces 2023 “People’s Petal Porch” Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Norma Kelly norma@jrcommunications.com    National Cherry Blossom Festival Announces 2023 “People’s Petal Porch” Winners  Part of Petal Porches presented by Amazon, the Festival honors the winner of the most popular porch Washington, D.C. [April 19, 2023] — The National Cherry Blossom Festival is pleased to announce the winning entries for the Petal Porches “People’s Petal […]

April 11, 2023 – National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® Brings Walt Disney World® Resort Magic, “Abbott Elementary” Star Lisa Ann Walter, Celebrity Performers, High School Marching Bands to D.C.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Norma Kelly, norma@jrcommunications.com National Cherry Blossom Festival National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® Brings Walt Disney World® Resort Magic, “Abbott Elementary” Star Lisa Ann Walter, Celebrity Performers, High School Marching Bands to D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. [April 11, 2023] — The National Cherry Blossom Festival announced National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade presented […]

April 4, 2023 – Celebrate Spring at the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Petalpalooza for a Full Day of Family-Friendly Fun  

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Media Contact:  Sinikka Mondini  Sinikka@jrcommunications.com  Celebrate Spring at the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Petalpalooza for a Full Day of Family-Friendly Fun    Free event featuring live music, fireworks, and much more!   Washington, D.C. [April 4, 2023] — On Saturday, April 8, from 1-9 p.m., Petalpalooza, presented by Chase, will take place at D.C.’s […]

March 14, 2023 – 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival Family Getaway Sweepstakes: Win a Walt Disney World® Resort Vacation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Media Contact:  Martina Tinong  National Cherry Blossom Festival  mtinong@ncbfdc.org    2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival Family Getaway Sweepstakes: Win a Walt Disney World® Resort Vacation  The Festival encourages families to keep blooming beyond the Festival season  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED; NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER  Washington, D.C. [March 14, 2023] – The National Cherry Blossom […]

March 13, 2023 – National Cherry Blossom Festival, Premier Hotel Provider and Host Sponsor Hilton, and Participating Hotels Invite Residents and Visitors to “Spring It On”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Media Contact:  Martina Tinong  National Cherry Blossom Festival  mtinong@ncbfdc.org  National Cherry Blossom Festival, Premier Hotel Provider and Host Sponsor Hilton, and Participating Hotels Invite Residents and Visitors to “Spring It On” Washington, DC area hotels are partnering with the Festival to encourage visitors to experience the iconic annual springtime event    Washington, D.C. [March 9, 2023] — The National Cherry Blossom Festival is proud […]

March 7, 2023 – National Cherry Blossom Festival Invites All to Celebrate Spring’s Arrival Through its Opening Ceremony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Media Contact:  Kaylynn Yankovich  National Cherry Blossom Festival  ncbf@merakicommsgroup.com  910.409.8882  National Cherry Blossom Festival Invites All to Celebrate Spring’s Arrival Through its Opening Ceremony  Co-presented with The Japan Foundation, the Opening Ceremony will feature performances from Travis Japan, other Japanese arts and culture   Washington, D.C. [March 7, 2023] –– The National Cherry Blossom Festival invites […]

March 3, 2023 – Hilton Named Premier Hotel Provider Of The National Cherry Blossom Festival In Washington, D.C.

  HILTON NAMED PREMIER HOTEL PROVIDER OF THE NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. Choice of ‘Cherry Blossom’ packages this spring will enhance the stay   Washington, D.C. [March 3, 2023] – The National Cherry Blossom Festival and 2023 Premier Hotel Provider, Hilton, invite visitors from near and far to experience the heart of […]

March 1, 2023 – National Cherry Blossom Festival Team, Mayor Bowser, Other City Officials Challenge D.C. Region to ‘Spring It On’ for 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Media Contact: Kaylynn Yankovich  National Cherry Blossom Festival  ncbf@merakicommsgroup.com  910.409.8882  National Cherry Blossom Festival Team, Mayor Bowser, Other City Officials Challenge D.C. Region to ‘Spring It On’ for 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival    National Park Service Announced Predicted Peak Bloom Dates are March 22 –25    Washington, D.C. [March 1, 2023] – Today at Conrad […]