Author: Kristin Baasansukh

Program: National Cherry Blossom Festival Offers Something ‘Fun-ducational’ for Kids of All Ages  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Media Contact:  Kaylynn Yankovich  National Cherry Blossom Festival  ncbf@merakicommsgroup.com  910.409.8882    National Cherry Blossom Festival Offers Something ‘Fun-ducational’ for Kids of All Ages    Youth Get Involved in 2023 Festival Through Blossom Kids, Bloomin’ Junior Ranger Program, The Gift of Trees Patch Program, and Student Art Showcase     Washington, D.C. [March 1, 2023] […]

February 8, 2023 – National Cherry Blossom Festival Announces Date for 2023 Beloved Blossom Kite Festival, Presented by Hilton 

Media Contact: Cyndi Sutton National Cherry Blossom Festival cyndi@merakicommsgroup.com 571-213-0401 National Cherry Blossom Festival Announces Date for 2023 Beloved Blossom Kite Festival, Presented by Hilton This Year’s Blossom Kite Festival Will Feature Free, Fun Activities, Music, Performances, and More  Washington, D.C. [February 8, 2023] — National Kite-Flying Day is the perfect day for the National Cherry […]

February 2, 2023 – National Cherry Blossom Festival Opens Registration For 2023 Petal Porches 

Media Contact:  Cyndi Sutton   National Cherry Blossom Festival   cyndi@merakicommsgroup.com   571-213-0401      National Cherry Blossom Festival Opens Registration For 2023 Petal Porches     In partnership with Amazon, the Festival invites the entire region to celebrate springtime by decorating their homes.    Washington, D.C. [February 2, 2023] — The National Cherry Blossom Festival is inviting residents of Washington, […]

Janaury 27, 2023 – 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival Needs Volunteers to Pull Off the Season’s Biggest Welcome Party

Media Contact:Cyndi Sutton National Cherry Blossom Festival cyndi@merakicommsgroup.com 571-213-0401   2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival Needs Volunteers to Pull Off the Season’s Biggest Welcome Party Washington, D.C. [January 26, 2023] — The first day of spring is less than two months away and shifts are now open to experience spring’s biggest welcome party, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, […]

November 29, 2022 – National Cherry Blossom Festival Previews Spring’s Biggest Welcome Party: the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival

Media Contact: Cyndi Sutton National Cherry Blossom Festival cyndi@merakicommsgroup.com 571-213-0401   National Cherry Blossom Festival Previews Spring’s Biggest Welcome Party: the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival   Festival Unveils 2023 Official Artwork, Announces 2023 Parade Grand Marshals    Washington, D.C. [November 29, 2022] — This evening, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, in partnership with Washington, […]

October 19, 2022 – National Cherry Blossom Festival and All Nippon Airways (ANA) to Plant 30 Cherry Trees in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Communities

Media Contact: Cyndi Sutton National Cherry Blossom Festival cyndi@merakicommsgroup.com 571-213-0401   National Cherry Blossom Festival and All Nippon Airways (ANA) to Plant 30 Cherry Trees in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Communities  Five tree plantings celebrating community spirit and Japanese culture will take place at local high schools and Georgetown University.    Washington, D.C. [October 19, 2022] […]

October 17, 2022 – National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® Tickets Now on Sale

Media Contact: Cyndi Sutton National Cherry Blossom Festival cyndi@merakicommsgroup.com 571-213-0401   National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® Tickets Now on Sale   The nation’s springtime Parade returns to Constitution Avenue on Saturday, April 15, 2023; Grandstand Tickets on Sale Now   WASHINGTON, D.C. [October 17, 2022] – The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC, will be back on […]

June 27, 2022 – National Cherry Blossom Festival Welcomes New Board Chair, David Moran

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Krysten Copeland National Cherry Blossom Festival 202-630-3215 krysten@merakicommsgroup.com     National Cherry Blossom Festival Welcomes New Board Chair, David Moran Festival Expresses Gratitude to Outgoing Board Chair, Richard Bradley Washington, D.C. [JUNE 27, 2022] – The National Cherry Blossom Festival today announced that David Moran, area director of operations for Clyde’s Restaurant Group, is […]

April 13, 2022 – This Weekend’s Petalpalooza Will Bring Live Performances, Fireworks, and Engaging Art to Capitol Riverfront to Cap Off the 2022 National Cherry Blossom Festival 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Krysten Copeland National Cherry Blossom Festival 202-630-3215 krysten@merakicommsgroup.com     This Weekend’s Petalpalooza Will Bring Live Performances, Fireworks, and Engaging Art to Capitol Riverfront to Cap Off the 2022 National Cherry Blossom Festival New This Year: Interactive Public Art Installation Adorning Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood Through April 17   Washington, D.C. [April […]

April 12, 2022 – Petalpalooza Art Walk Happening Now at Capitol Riverfront 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Krysten Copeland National Cherry Blossom Festival 202-630-3215 krysten@merakicommsgroup.com     Petalpalooza Art Walk Happening Now at Capitol Riverfront  Cherry Blossoms Brought to Life Through Interactive Installations Through April 17   Washington, D.C. [April 12, 2022] – The National Cherry Blossom Festival today announced their Petalpalooza Art Walk installation showcasing 10 interactive […]

April 11, 2022 – Petalpalooza Will Bring Live Performances, Fireworks, and Engaging Art to Capitol Riverfront

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Krysten Copeland National Cherry Blossom Festival 202-630-3215 krysten@merakicommsgroup.com     Petalpalooza Will Bring Live Performances, Fireworks, and Engaging Art to Capitol Riverfront New This Year: Public Art Installation Adorning Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood Through April 17   Washington, D.C. [April 11, 2022] – On Saturday, April 16 from 1-9 p.m., Petalpalooza, presented […]

April 5, 2022 – National Cherry Blossom Festival Selects Winners of Its ‘Petal Porches’ Competition, Presented by Amazon, Across DC, Maryland, and Virginia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Krysten Copeland National Cherry Blossom Festival 202-630-3215 krysten@merakicommsgroup.com     National Cherry Blossom Festival Selects Winners of Its ‘Petal Porches’ Competition, Presented by Amazon, Across DC, Maryland, and Virginia   Washington, D.C. [April 5, 2022] – The National Cherry Blossom Festival today announced the winners of its Petal Porches competition, presented […]

April 4, 2022 – Actor Laz Alonso Will Grand Marshal the 2022 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Krysten Copeland National Cherry Blossom Festival 202-630-3215 krysten@merakicommsgroup.com     Actor Laz Alonso Will Grand Marshal the 2022 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade®   Washington, D.C. [April 4, 2022] – The National Cherry Blossom Festival today announced that actor, and Washington, D.C. native, Laz Alonso will serve as grand marshal for […]

March 30, 2022 – National Cherry Blossom Festival to Host One-Night-Only Cherry Night Celebration

Media Contact: Krysten Copeland National Cherry Blossom Festival    202-630-3215   krysten@merakicommsgroup.com      National Cherry Blossom Festival to Host One-Night-Only Cherry Night Celebration       Washington, D.C. [March 30, 2022] – Tomorrow, the National Cherry Blossom Festival will host Cherry Night, an exclusive, one-night-only cherry blossom-themed celebration that invites attendees to rediscover Washington, D.C.’s nightlife through music, […]

March 29, 2022 – Wizards To Celebrate Cherry Blossom Night On March 29

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2022 WIZARDS TO CELEBRATE CHERRY BLOSSOM NIGHT ON MARCH 29 Wizards and FTX US Launch Collectable Cherry Blossom NFT Collection Team Will Participate in the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Wizards are inviting all fans to celebrate the cherry blossom season in partnership with […]