BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Cherry Blossom Festival - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National Cherry Blossom Festival X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Cherry Blossom Festival REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T043517 CREATED:20251106T011016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T150701Z UID:3323-1775905200-1775914200@nationalcherryblossomfestival.org SUMMARY:National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® DESCRIPTION:An Iconic Springtime Celebration \n \n \n \n One of DC’s largest spectator events\, the energy-filled National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC runs for 10 blocks along iconic Constitution Avenue. Giant colorful helium balloons\, elaborate floats\, marching bands from across the country\, celebrity entertainers\, and performers burst down the Parade route in a grand spectacle of music and showmanship seen only once a year during the Festival. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Options \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Telecast (East End) Seating – $45 \n \n \n \n Located between 7th and 9th Streets NW along Constitution Ave\, NW by the National Archives \n \n \n \n \n \n Finale (West End) – Performance Zone Seating – $34 \n \n \n \n Located between 16th and 17th Streets NW along Constitution Ave\, NW by the Washington Monument \n \n \n \n \n \n Finale (West End) – Seating – $28 \n \n \n \n Located between 16th and 17th Streets NW along Constitution Ave\, NW by the Washington Monument \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Individual Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Group Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terms and Conditions: \n \n \n \n The Parade is a RAIN OR SHINE event. Spectators can plan now to catch a glimpse of all the wonder and joy by saving the date to stand along the Parade route for FREE\, or reserving seats in designated grandstands.   Every guest needs a ticket for grandstand seating\, except children under the age of two. Children under two without tickets must sit on the lap of a ticket holder. The use of umbrellas in the grandstand bleachers is discouraged. The use of strollers in the grandstand bleachers is discouraged as there is no storage space.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Interested in Participating in a Future Parade? \n \n \n \n Submit an application today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marching Bands: Apply for 2027–2028\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parade Specialty Units: Apply for 2027–2028\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Segment SponsorS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 parade Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n CSI Printing & Graphics\n \n \n \n \n\n University of the District of Columbia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 SPONSORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 media sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n The Washington Informer\n \n \n \n \n\n El Tiempo Latino \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n special thANKS \n \n \n \n \n National Park ServiceEmbassy of JapanThe Japan FoundationGovernment of the District of Columbia \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mobility Access \n \n \n \n This event is wheelchair-accessible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Communication Access \n \n \n \n ASL interpretation will be provided. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Service Animals \n \n \n \n Service animals are always allowed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sensory Considerations​ \n \n \n \n This event typically draws large crowds and can be noisy. If someone in your group has sensory sensitivities\, you may wish to bring headphones or earplugs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n seating \n \n \n \n Accessible seating is available. If you or a member of your party requires specific seating arrangements\, please contact rsvp@ncbfdc.org in advance so we can accommodate your needs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional Accommodations \n \n \n \n For any other accessibility needs\, please reach out to ncbf@ncbf.org so we can help ensure a positive experience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Summary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® \n \n \n \n \n \n April 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 AM\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 PM\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n16th St NW & Constitution Ave NW\n \n \n Washington\,\n\n DC\n\n 20004\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Parade / Performance\, Signature Event \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neighborhood\n \n National Mall\n \n Event Setting\n \n Outdoor\n \n Audience\n \n Family-Friendly|All Ages\n \n Cost\n \n Free & Tickets Available\n \n Expected Audience\n \n 50\,000–100\,000 URL:https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/national-cherry-blossom-festival-parade/ LOCATION:Constitution Ave\, NW\, 16th St NW & Constitution Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States CATEGORIES:Parade / Performance,Signature Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NCBF-Parade-Jason-Dixson-Photography-250412-105413-0100-X3-1.jpg GEO:38.8921067;-77.0365506 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Constitution Ave NW 16th St NW & Constitution Ave NW Washington DC 20004 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=16th St NW & Constitution Ave NW:geo:-77.0365506,38.8921067 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR