OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA
Celebrate spring at Petalpalooza presented by Chase 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 through the Petalpalooza Art Walk, a cashless beverage garden, family-friendly hands-on activities, roaming DC sports mascots and 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.
Check out the 2022 Petalpalooza digital map for a sneak peek of what you will see in 2023!
Times and activities subject to change.
WHAT HAPPENED AT PETALPALOOZA 2022
Stop by the following restaurants for special bites that you can purchase on the go while enjoying Petalpalooza! Big thanks to all our participating restaurants, particularly our Cherry Picks restaurants who showcased spring-themed dishes all throughout the Festival. Click the links below to order ahead! Please note grab’n’go items may not include the entire menu.
- Kilwins D.C. 1250 Half St SE
- Coldstone Creamery 1201 Half St SE #133
- Osteria Morini 301 Water St SE
- Agua 301 Mexican Restaurant 301 Water St SE
- Tap99 1250 Half St SE
- The Salt Line 79 Potomac Ave SE
- Hatoba by Daikaya 300 Tingey St SE #170
- Ice Cream Jubilee 301 Water St SE
- RASA 1247 First St SE
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams 1300 4th St SE Suite 120
- Bammy’s 301 Water St SE Suite 115
Information/Welcome Tent
Photo Backdrop and Giveaways
DC Metro
Music & Large Yard Games
HOT 99.5, DC’s #1 Hit Music Station
Boxing Remixed
BOOMBOX Boxing
30-minute music-driven cardio and resistance workouts
Capital Bikeshare
Learn about Capital Bikeshare and become a member!
Metro Transit Police Department
Stop by for safety tips and to learn more about community events
Onsite COVID Vaccines
DC Department of Health
Paint by Number Giant Cherry Blossom Sculpture
with 2022 Official Artist Lea Craigie Marshall
Sponsored by Orange Barrel Media
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Cart
Crush Funk Brass Band at Tingey Square
Iced coffee samples provided by the Dunkin’ Cruiser at Tingey Square
#1 Dragonfly Wishes by Tracie Griffith-Tso
Sponsored by Hilton
#2 Blossom Gazebo by 2022 Official Artist Lea Craigie-Marshall
at Tingey Square:
#3 Refresh, Renew, Rebloom Giant Cherry Blossom Sculpture by Art Recovery Technology Home of Prism Specialties
Artists: Melissa Ragos, Maria Luz Roa, Natalie Cox, Gonzalo Rodriguez and Darrah Wills
Sponsored by the Embassy of Japan
Official National Cherry Blossom Festival Merchandise
DC Water Quench Buggy
Writopia Poem Tree
at Steadfast Supply
Ice Cream Jubilee Ice Cream Cart
First Aid
Information
#4 Student Art Showcase by Eight Student Artists
On display in the Steadfast Supply storefront window
#5 Petalpalooza Art Maze: The Art of Daniel Wall
Sponsored by Park West Gallery
#9 Blossoming Spring Wear by Wendy Sittner
DC Fireboat Water Salutes
2 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM
Official National Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks Show
8:30 – 8:45 PM
Anacostia Riverkeeper Boat Tours
Provided by Capitol Riverfront BID
Visit the tent to sign up for free hour-long boat tours running hourly from 2-6 PM.
Chase Lounge
Presented by Chase
DC Water Station
Shilling Canning Company: Oysters and deviled eggs
Shake Shack: Lemonade and custard
Kilwins: Sweet treats
Beverage Garden
Featuring Kirin, Tequila Hornitas Seltzer, and District Winery
Ages 21+, ID required — cashless purchase only. Alcoholic beverages $7 each, bottled water $1.
CHASE MAIN STAGE
1 – 2 PM
JWX: The Jarreau Williams Experience
3 – 4 PM
Back to Yours
4:15 – 4:30 PM
Mars Better Cities for Pets™ Certification Recognition
5 – 6 PM
Jordy Searcy
7 – 8 PM
Juice
The Official National Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks Show is choregraphed to music that will play from the stage.
#6 Swing into Spring Sponsored by Chase
#7 The Art of Daniel Wall: Yards Park Bridge
Sponsored by Park West Gallery
LaCroix Sparkling Water
Jarabe Gourmet Pops
BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™
Presented by Mars Petcare
Arts & Crafts
Sponsored by OutFront Media
Balloon Artist, Photo Backdrop, and Giveaways
Sponsored by City Cruises
Fluffness Cotton Candy
Juggling & Balancing
Trapeze School New York – Washington, DC
MARS ARTS D.C. PERFORMANCE STAGE AND DANCE FLOOR
Presented by Mars Arts D.C. in partnership with Washington Performing Arts
1 – 2 PM
Visual Art – Painting by Khalid Thompson and DJ Miss H.E.R.
2 – 3 PM
Dance – Beat Ya Feet by Crazy Legz
4 – 5 PM
Vocal performance by Karin Paludan
5:30 – 5:40 PM
Wizards Dancers and Wizdom Dancers
6 – 7 PM
Human Beatbox by Christylez Bacon
With performances by the Trapeze School New York – Washington, DC throughout the day
8:30 – 8:45 PM
The Official National Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks Show is choregraphed to music that will play from the stage.
#8 Hana Ikada by Elizabeth Ashe
Live Art by Samantha Testa
Sponsored by NBC4
Paddle Boat Rentals
Boating in DC
Weather permitting
Raptor Presentation
Earth Conservation Corps
Meet the Education Ambassadors (birds of prey) and learn how meaningful these furry creatures are in our everyday lives and how you can be more involved in conservation.
Children’s Gardening Activity
Phase Family Learning Center
T-shirt Crafting + Education
Metropolitan Police Department Harbor Patrol
Sodas and Prizes
Silver Diner
Spin the wheel to win a prize and enter for a chance to win $500 Silver Diner gift card
WorldStrides Summer Programs
Travel and career exploration options including STEM, business, and law for students from elementary through college.
Portable Restrooms
+ADA Accessible (1)
#10 Emergence: The Cherry Blossom Runway by Alexander Moon
Transforms into the Chase Acoustic Stage for Petalpalooza
1:15 – 2:15 PM
Joe Downer
3:15 – 4:15 PM
Like Water and The Fam
5:15 – 6:15 PM
Andrew Savoia & Fordson Labs
7:15 – 8:15 PM
Wild Whispers
8:30 – 8:45 PM
The Official National Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks Show is choregraphed to music that will play from the stage.
Lost and Found
Please bring 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. The best views are from Yards Park, the Great Lawn, the boardwalk, and Diamond Teague Park (Zones 3, 4, and 5). The fireworks can also be seen from Anacostia Park across the river.
SWIPE TO CHECK OUT PETALPALOOZA FUN!
Art bloomed in 2022 with the Petalpalooza Art Walk, a series of immersive, ‘Instagrammable’ art installations that residents and visitors enjoyed 24/7 from April 4 – 17 throughout the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, leading up to Petalpalooza on April 16. Subscribe to our newsletter for insider details on the 2023 Art in Bloom!
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 interactive map.
Health and Safety
In order to ensure Petalpalooza is a fun and safe experience for all attendees, the National Cherry Blossom Festival adheres to local and federal health requirements. Please note that this information is subject to change as the Festival continues to monitor health and safety guidelines.
In compliance with the most recent National Park Service guidelines at the time, masking was not required at Petalpalooza. Attendees were encouraged to wear masks when social distancing was not possible.
The health and safety guidelines for 2023 are yet to be determined. We recommend that all eligible attendees be vaccinated against COVID-19 in alignment with CDC recommendations.
Traffic Advisory
Metro train travel is strongly recommended to Petalpalooza for April 8, 2023.
View road closures on our interactive digital map.
CLOSEST METRO
Navy Yard-Ballpark (Department of Transportation exit on M Street & New Jersey Ave)
GETTING TO PETALPALOOZA
Metro is “the best way to experience the Festival” with multiple ways to get to event. For maps, schedules and fees, please visit wmata.com.
METRO DESTINATION:
ALL DAY: Navy Yard-Ballpark station is recommended for avoiding road closures in the areas surrounding Capitol Riverfront at The Yards including 3rd, 4th, 5th and Water Street after 10 AM on April 16.
Navy Yard-Ballpark station (Green line): Be sure to pick up your National Cherry Blossom Festival SmarTrip Card, available now at this station and L’Enfant Plaza station through the duration of the Festival! We suggest taking the Department of Transportation exit at the Navy Yard station.
Walking Directions to Capitol Riverfront from Navy Yard-Ballpark metro
Spectators should utilize the DC Circulator’s Eastern Market – L’Enfant Plaza route for access to the Yards. The closest stops are located along D Street/ 7th Street SW. Rides cost just $1 and buses arrive every 10 minutes. Riders are encouraged to check DCCirculator.com for real-time service updates, as the traditional route may experience some detours due to road closures.
Multiple Capital Bikeshare stations are conveniently located near Capitol Riverfront at The Yards.
Spectators could utilize the docks along 3rd & M St SE or 4th & M St SE. To view more options, check out the ‘Getting to Petalpalooza’ layer on our map.
For a complete list of stations, visit CapitalBikeshare.com.
For a complete list of information, food options, performances, activities and art installations at the event,
view the Petalpalooza map
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot, visit the National Cherry Blossom Festival Petalpalooza SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
MAP YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. Click the filters on our interactive map to see all that the Festival has to offer and craft a tailored experience as you Rediscover Spring. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!
