
get ready for an OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA
Petalpalooza®
Celebrate spring at Petalpalooza®, for a full day of live music and engaging activities!
This day-long all-ages celebration brings art, music, and play to multiple outdoor stages, interactive art installations, a cashless beverage garden, family-friendly hands-on activities, roaming entertainers, and more, all along the banks of the Anacostia River. The evening is capped by the dazzling choreographed Official National Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks show set to music starting at 8:30 PM.
This event is FREE and fun for all ages.
Times and activities are subject to change.
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A SNEAK PEEK AT PETALPALOOZA®!
What's Happening at Petalpalooza presented by Chase
*Please note, these listings are subject to change
- On-Site Activations
- Participant/Activity tents
- Cherry Blossom Follies (Art in Bloom presented by Amazon) – wooden cherry blossom cutouts with slits on the sides that enable pieces to be fit together and built into interactive 3D sculptures
- Metro Transit Police Department – interactive games and giveaways
- iHeart – Step and repeat with cherry blossoms and station logos, table tent prizes games, yard games
- DC Paid Family Leave
- IKEA
- Lexus
- Stage
- Center Stage Performing Art Academy
- Theater 202
- City Dance
- Dunk it with Dunkin’ Donuts – coffee samples and giveaways
- Hada Labo Tokyo
- On-Site Activations
- Large Yard Games
- Body Marbling – festival goers become art, utilizing hydrodynamics to transfer glowing, swirling patterns onto skin
- Official Cocktail Bar – Blossom Beverage canned cocktails
- Verizon
- Music – Live DJ
- SILENT DISCO – participants are able to tune in to their desired channel through individual headsets providing personalized experience
- Latin Dance, Today’s Hits – by request
- 1:15pm-1:45pm
- 2pm-2:30pm
- 3pm-3:30pm
- 4pm-4:30pm
- 5pm-5:30pm
- 6pm-6:30pm
- 7pm-7:30pm
- On-Site Activations
- Chase Sponsor Lounge
- Asahi Beer Garden
- Merchandise Tent
- DC Water Quench Buggy
- Petalpalooza Art Market – Artists using varying forms of media with the central theme of vibrancy, organic, floral inspired
- Sundeck – Gardening Activity Stations – sponsored by Chase
- Plant a flower seedling
- DC Lottery – games and giveaways
- Picnic Tables / Hammocks
- Stage Performances
- The Love Station 01:00 PM – 01:45 PM
- Wrizzards 02:15 PM – 03:00 PM
- Dominique Bianco Feat. José André 03:30 PM – 05:30 PM
- Costas Colectivo 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
- Perfekt Blend Band 07:30 PM – 08:45 PM
- Sundeck – Gardening Activity Stations – sponsored by Chase
- On-Site Activations
- Canal Basin – Inflatable LED Blossom Insta-Moment
- Anacostia River Keepers – boat rides + jump ropers
- Potbelly Sandwich Works
- Mars Arts D.C. Stage
- Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Alumni Choir 1 PM – 1:30 PM
- Dave Chappell 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM
- Nakita Tiffany 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
- Patty Reese 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
- Jonathan Acosta 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
- The Experience Band 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
- Blacc Print Experience 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Silver Logan Sharp 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
- On-Site Activations
- NCBF Photo Frame
- Food & Beverage
- Swing It Italian Ice
- Captain Kettle Corn & Popcorn
- On-Site Activations
- Earth Conservation – interact with local area birds of prey and learn about our local waterways.
- Picnic Tables/ Hammocks
- BetMGM – Game + Prizes – XL Plinko Board + photo op
- Malloy Law Offices, LLC
- Stage Performances Lineup
- Fitzkee Brothers Band 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
- Natalie Redd 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
- Night Train 3:57 PM – 4:45 PM
- Vinyl Horizon 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
- Cheaper Than Therapy 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
- Rare Essence 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Lost and Found: Bring found items to an Information Tent.
Lost Child: Please escort lost children to an information tent where staff can assist with reunification
Fireworks viewing: The fireworks display may be viewed from all locations throughout the event, with the best views located on the boardwalk and Yards Park in Zones 3, 4, and 5. The fireworks can also be seen from Anacostia Park across the River.
Transportation
Parking is limited in the District, especially during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. It’s highly recommended that visitors use DC’s alternative transportation modes like Capital Bikeshare, DC Streetcar, Scooters, DC Circulator, Metrobus, and Metrorail to make the most of their experience. Skip the traffic and parking by planning your trip with goDCgo’s Getting to the Blossoms Guide.
Parking: We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot for the Petalpalooza, visit the Petalpalooza SpotHero Parking Page.
Pet Comfort Stations
Pet comfort stations will be available at the Tidal Basin Welcome Area, Blossom Kite Festival, and Petalpalooza. Click the link below for pet-friendly details!
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE SPONSORS
The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.