Events category: In-person

31st National Japan Bowl

Japan-America Society of Washington DC

31st National Japan Bowl

The National Japan Bowl is America’s premier Japanese-language competition, now in its 31st year. Each spring, the Japan-America Society of Washington DC welcomes 200 of the country’s top high school Japanese language students to the nation’s capital for the competition.

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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. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants, 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!

Explore the Festival's Roots

Travel to Japan is open once again, and we invite you experience and explore Japan firsthand. Learn more about the Festival partners who would love to help you plan your trip!

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The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade presented by Events DC

Let's Go!
4/15

Sakura Matsuri- Japanese Street Festival

Let's Go!
4/15 - 4/16

A Live Cherry Blossom Mural Installation in Dupont Circle Park

Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets

A Live Cherry Blossom Mural Installation in Dupont Circle Park

Artist and DC Native, Chris Pyrate will be returning to Dupont Circle for the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival!

In 2019, Chris painted a series of panels to create a pop up mural installation for the Dupont Circle Metro. The piece brought the Cherry Blossoms to Dupont with Chris’s hand painted brilliant blooms. This time he will be scaling his signature Cherry Blossom imagery to tremendous proportions. Dupont Circle residents and festival goers will have an opportunity to see the ongoing mural work and installation being created in real time. The end result will be a semi-permanent work of art for Dupont Circle and attendees of the National Cherry Blossom Festival to enjoy!

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PLAN 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. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants, 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!

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Pink Tie Party

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3/15

Petalpalooza presented by Chase

Let's Go!
4/6

A Pop of Spring

DOWNTOWN DC BID

A Pop of Spring

The DowntownDC Business Improvement District’s (BID) Pop of Spring will transform the 800 block of F Street NW into an area ripe with activations to celebrate Washington, D.C.’s vernal awakening. Occurring at the height of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Pop of Spring invites residents and visitors to DowntownDC for 10 days of seasonal food, fun, and performances. Guests can enjoy live entertainment inclusive of karaoke and cosplay, discovering and supporting local vendors, and relaxing in swinging table benches perfect for playing games, working outdoors, and savoring a bite to eat.
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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!

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Petals in the Park


Let's Go!
4/2

Japanese Jazz Series


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4/4 - 4/6

Art & Me Preservation Family Workshop: Cherry Blossoms

Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Museum of Asian Art

Art & Me Preservation Family Workshop: Cherry Blossoms

Celebrate spring and DC’s beloved cherry blossoms with a festive family workshop cohosted by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.  This hands-on preservation workshop is designed for children ages three to eight and their caretakers at the National Museum of Asian Art.

Attendees are joined by conservators from SAAM and NMAA to learn how they care for collections even more fragile than the cherry blossoms. After learning about conservation methods, attendees can create and preserve their own cherry blossom-inspired art.

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PLAN 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. 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!

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Blossom Kite Festival presented by Amazon

Let's Go!
3/30

Petalpalooza Presented by Chase

Let's Go!
4/6

Ay-Ō’s Happy Rainbow Hell

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

Ay-Ō’s Happy Rainbow Hell

Immerse yourself in Japanese artist Ay-Ō’s world of sensory experience, exploration, and fun. By encompassing anything and everything within the visible light spectrum, Ay-Ō’s rainbow works are an exploration into visuality that complements his tactile works. This exhibition is not appropriate for all audiences. Parental discretion is advised.

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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. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants, 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!

Explore the Festival's Roots

Travel to Japan is open once again, and we invite you experience and explore Japan firsthand. Learn more about the Festival partners who would love to help you plan your trip!

TRAVEL TO JAPAN

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Japanese Rinpa Screens

Let's Go!
2/25-1/28

Sakura Matsuri- Japanese Street Festival

Let's Go!
4/15 - 4/16

Beyond the Studio Workshop: Cherry Blossoms with Artist Nicolas Shi

Smithsonian American Art Museum Presents

Beyond the Studio Workshop: Cherry Blossoms with Artist Nicolas Shi

Kick off cherry blossom season with a workshop presented with Nicolas Shi, the official artist of the National Cherry Blossom Festival! A longtime resident of Washington, DC, Shi’s work is influenced by his upbringing in El Salvador, his Chinese heritage, and his formal education in the United States. Shi will discuss his work with the Festival before leading participants through a hands-on art activity inspired by DC’s beloved cherry blossoms.

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Please note space is limited, and registration is required by March 10, 7 p.m.

This program is presented with the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival.

PLAN 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. 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!

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Opening Ceremony

Let's Go!
3/23

Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival

Let's Go!
4/13 - 4/14

Blossom Block Fest: Flea DC

Sycamore and Oak

Blossom Block Fest: Flea DC

Our upcoming event will feature a blend of food, music, fashion, showcasing black creatives, and engaging interactive children’s games. It’s returning to the Congress Heights community, but this time with an exciting twist – we’ll be hosting it at Sycamore and Oak.

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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. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants, 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!

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The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade presented by Events DC

Let's Go!
4/15

Sakura Matsuri- Japanese Street Festival

Let's Go!
4/15 - 4/16

Blossom Block Festival

DestINATION CONGRESS HEIGHTS

Blossom Block Festival

Food, music, apparel, black creatives, and interactive children’s games to the Congress Heights community again with a twist. This year we have partnered with creative genius Chris Pyrate and The Museum DC to combine food, music, apparel, and kid friendly interactive games like GOGO Bingo to our backyard of Congress Heights to hold our very first Blossom Block Festival.

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!

MAP THE BLOSSOMS

Blossom Block Party

Portals Public Improvement Association (PPIA)

Blossom Block Party

Republic Properties Corporation is delighted to announce the second annual Blossom Block Party!

The event is scheduled for April 4th from 12:00 pm – to 3:00 pm at Maryland Linear Park (1292 Maryland Avenue, SW). There will be photo backdrops for selfies and décor to bring the Cherry Blossom Festivities to life. The event will feature live music, face painters, vendors, and food trucks. The food trucks will provide giveaways to the first 200 guests. We will also be raffling off prizes to guests, and the Art In Bloom sculpture reveal will occur at 1:00 pm.

PLAN 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. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants, 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!

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Pink Tie Party

Let's Go!
3/15

Petalpalooza presented by Chase

Let's Go!
4/6

Blossoming Flowers in Japanese Art and Poetry

Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

Blossoming Flowers in Japanese Art and Poetry

In a celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and the enduring Japan-US friendship, the Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan presents “Blossoming Flowers in Japanese Art and Poetry.” 

This exhibition showcases the artistic talents of DC-area students alongside official reproductions of art from the Embassy’s private collection and hand-selected haikus. This unique collaboration highlights the “blooming” creativity of students when drawing inspiration from the symbolism of flowers in Japanese art and poetry. This exhibit hopes to show that even through the impermanence of the season’s most famed flowers, strong community ties can flourish.

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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. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants, 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!

Explore the Festival's Roots

Travel to Japan is open once again, and we invite you experience and explore Japan firsthand. Learn more about the Festival partners who would love to help you plan your trip!

TRAVEL TO JAPAN

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Blossom Kite Festival presented by Hilton

Let's Go!
3/25

National Cherry Blossom Youth Webinars

Let's Go!
3/20 - 3/23

Blossoms and Baseball

Washington Nationals

Blossoms and Baseball

Blossoms and Baseball celebrates the best parts of spring in DC – the National Cherry Blossom Festival and Nationals baseball. Join the Nationals on Saturday, April 6, at 4:05 pm as they take the field against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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PLAN 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. 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!

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Pink Tie Party

Let's Go!
3/15

Cherry Blossom Night with the Washington Wizards

Let's Go!
3/27

Blossoms at Eastern Market

Eastern Market Main Street

Blossoms @ Eastern Market

150 Cherry Blossom Branches decorate the North Hall to celebrate Eastern Market’s 150th Anniversary. An inside, ongoing, free, open-to-the-public Cherry Blossom experience. Programming varies per day: Click the button below for more information.

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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. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants, 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!

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Pink Tie Party

Let's Go!
3/16

National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade presented by Events DC

Let's Go!
4/15

Cherry Blossom Celebration

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

Cherry Blossom Celebration

Celebrate Cherry Blossom season with free performances, virtual tours, educational videos, programs and more!

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PLAN 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. 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!

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Opening Ceremony

Let's Go!
3/23

Blossom Kite Festival Presented by Amazon

Let's Go!
3/30

Cherry Blossom Dance Party with the Mobile Art Lab

ALX Office of the Arts

Cherry Blossom Dance Party with the Mobile Art Lab!

Join us for a cherry blossom-themed dance party in the park! As part of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, this free event will bring together people of all ages for a fun-filled afternoon of dancing and music. With live DJs spinning your favorite tunes, and plenty of space to move and groove, this dance party is sure to get your feet moving and your heart racing. Bring your friends and family, and come ready to dance the afternoon away. Free and open to the public.

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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. 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!

Check out our other events

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

Let's Go!
4/15

Sakura Matsuri- Japanese Street Festival

Let's Go!
4/15 - 4/16

Cherry Blossom Date Night

Museum of Illusions

Cherry Blossom Night at the Museum of Illusions

Come experience the ultimate cherry blossom date night at the Museum of Illusions Washington DC. Enjoy and photograph optical illusions dressed in pink cherry blossoms while sipping Pink Prosecco and enjoying a Cherry Blossom and Champagne Cotton Candy live station between the hours of 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm. One night only. Don’t miss it!

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PLAN 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. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants, 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!

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Tidal Basin Welcome Area & ANA Stage

Let's Go!
3/23 - 4-7

Blossom Kite Festival Presented by Amazon

Let's Go!
3/30