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The highly anticipated Pink Tie Party is back for its third year at the iconic Union Station Washington D.C. on March 13, 2026! As one of the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature events, this is the must-attend soirée of the season. Presented by Union Station Washington D.C. and Design Cuisine, with support by ANA, All Nippon Airways, the signature event brings together style, art, and celebration in a night that delivers unforgettable moments at every turn.
With this year’s theme, The Art of Fashion, guests step inside the creative design process. From the moment attendees arrive, the evening will unfold as a fully immersive experience, filled with surprises, sensory delights, and joyful discovery. Interactive activations bring the theme to life, inviting guests to engage directly with art and fashion. Fashion expert Carson Kressley will emcee the runway show featuring unique fashion and visual arts pieces created for this event by local designers.
Attendees can receive customized fans with their names in Japanese, relax in the ANA Lounge, receive a personalized luggage tag and photo keepsake, create custom scents at the Cabernet Candles scent bar, have a playful portraits created by Spencer Grace Art Space, craft your own bouquet with Lexus, and step into the spotlight in an immersive “Magic Mirror” photo moment sponsored by F.N.B. Investment Services, each offering a unique blend of creativity, personalization, and fun.
Throughout the evening, attendees will enjoy specialty cocktails and mocktails, with curated bites provided by Design Cuisine and some of the region’s most beloved culinary destinations. Cap the evening with a refreshing Peroni sorbetto.
Restaurants include:
- Acqua Bistecca
- Barrel House Cafe & Bar,
- Design Cuisine
- Dirty Habit
- Dos Toros Taqueria
- Estuary
- Fish DC Shop
- Hiatus Cheesecake
- Katsumi
- Ko Japanese Dining
- Mama's Biscuit
- Pisco y Nazca
- Raising Cane's
- Sequoia
- Pembroke
- Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab
- Naisho Room
- Wren
Score exclusive fashion & beauty items, one-of-a-kind DC packages, luxury hotels, top restaurants, travel experiences, wine, and spirits in the Benefit Auction—all while supporting the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s mission. Thank you to Tysons Corner Center for being an auction sponsor!
NOTE: ID check required for entry. Attendees must be age 21+
All funds raised support the mission of Washington, DC’s iconic National Cherry Blossom Festival, ensuring Festival events remain primarily free and open to the public.
Performers
2026 Presenting Sponsor
2026 SUPPORTING SPONSORS
2026 sponsors
2026 media sponsors
special thanks
special thANKS
National Park Service
Embassy of Japan
The Japan Foundation
Government of the District of Columbia
Pink Tie Party Host Committee
- Monica Alford
- Tony Curtis
- Ashleigh Demi
- Celina Gerbic & Joseph Caruso
- Lee Granados
- Roxanne & Daniel Gregg
- Karyn Le Blanc
- Eric E. Richardson
- Jose Alberto Ucles & Tom Noll
Mobility Access
This event is wheelchair-accessible.
Communication Access
ASL interpretation will be provided.
Service Animals
Service animals are always allowed.
Sensory Considerations
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.
seating
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.
Additional Accommodations
For any other accessibility needs, please reach out to ncbf@ncbf.org so we can help ensure a positive experience
