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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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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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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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Art in Bloom

PRESENTED BY AMAZON

ART IN BLOOM

Art in Bloom, presented by Amazon, celebrates the magical and whimsical mystique of the D.C. area, while honoring its vibrant arts scene.

A community-wide visual arts exhibition, Art in Bloom radiates spring with 26 oversized cherry blossom statues that have been painted by local artists and placed in  in all eight wards of the District, plus Maryland’s National Harbor and the Aurora Highlands and National Landing neighborhoods in Northern Virginia.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to go on a Blossom Hunt – finding the sculptures, posting a photo to Instagram or Twitter; tagging the Festival and using #artinbloom in the caption. Now through May 31, 2021, the Festival is randomly selecting one photo entry per week to win a $25 Amazon gift card; and selecting one photo entry at the end of May to receive a $500 Amazon gift card.

To learn more about the artists, see behind-the-scenes videos of their sculptures coming to life, and view the #ArtInBloom Photo Contest entries, go to nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/art-in-bloom.

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Blossom Blast! An Artful Floral Experience

NoMa Business Improvement District (BID)

Blossom Blast! An Artful Floral Experience

NoMa in Bloom welcomes Blossom Blast! An Artful Floral Experience . The NoMa BID is celebrating Cherry Blossom season with a unique flower bombing activation to beautify and transform public spaces in the NoMa neighborhood. Be surprised and delighted by local businesses, artists, and florists coming together to bring floral art displays to unexpected places in NoMa – just in time for National Flower Day.

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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.

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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. 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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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.

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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!

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Blossoms & Baseball Drive-in at Capitol Riverfront

Capitol Riverfront BID

Blossoms & Baseball Drive-in at Capitol Riverfront

The Capitol Riverfront BID is excited to welcome the spring season back to the neighborhood during Opening Day Weekend with cherry blossom cheer and baseball-themed movies featuring 42: The True Story of an American Legend and A League of Their Own.The Capitol Riverfront BID is excited to welcome the spring season back to the neighborhood during Opening Day Weekend with cherry blossom cheer and baseball–themed movies featuring 42: The True Story of an American Legend and A League of Their Own

CAPITOL RIVERFRONT DRIVE-IN LOT

The Akridge Lot
1880 2nd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024

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Maialino Mare
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202-508-5249
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221 Tingey Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

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360 Water St. SE
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202-249-6274
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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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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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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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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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Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile, 5K and Half Mile Kids Run

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Credit Union Cherry Blossom 5K & 10 Mile Runs

5K

5K features 7,000 runners parading down Pennsylvania Ave., NW

10 Mile

10 Mile attracts 17,000 runners to the Washington Monument Grounds to run a course past all the prime blossom locations.

Kids run

Kids Run features 500 Kids on Pennsylvania Ave.

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Street Closure Notice

Cherry Blossom 5K (Saturday, April 1)

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 2 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:

  • Pennsylvania Avenue from 9th Street to 14th Street, NW
  • 13th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
  • 12th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 11th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
  • 10th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  • 1200 block of Maine Avenue, SW
  • Maine Avenue from I-395 Westbound to Independence Avenue, SW
  • 9th Street Tunnel ramp to Maine Avenue, SW

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 8:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.:

  • Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd Street to 9th Street, NW
  • 9th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • D Street from 8th Street to 9th Street, NW
  • 7th Street from Indiana Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 6th Street from C Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • Constitution Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street, NW
  • 3rd Street from C Street, NW, to Virginia Avenue, SW
  • Independence Avenue from Washington Avenue to 7th Street, SW
  • 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, to Virginia Avenue, SW
  • D Street from 3rd Street to 4th Street, SW
  • 6th Street from Independence Avenue to Maryland Avenue, SW

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 2 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:

  • Pennsylvania Avenue from 9th Street to 14th Street, NW
  • 13th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 2 a.m. to 11 a.m.:

  • Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd Street to 9th Street, NW
  • 3rd Street from C Street, NW, to D Street, SW
  • Independence Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street, SW
  • 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, to D Street, SW
  • D Street from 3rd Street to 4th Street, SW

Cherry Blossom Kids Run (Saturday, April 1) CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 5:45 a.m. to noon:

  • 5th Street from F Street to H Street, NW
  • G Street from 6th Street to 4th Street, NW

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 5 a.m. to noon:

  • 5th Street from F Street to H Street, NW
  • G Street from 5th Street to 4th Street, NW

Cherry Blossom 10-miler (Sunday, April 2)

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday starting around 6 a.m. to noon, D.C. police said.

  • 1200 block of Maine Avenue, SW
  •  Maine Avenue from I-395 Westbound to Independence Avenue, SW
  • 9th Street Tunnel ramp to Maine Avenue, SW

The National Park Service also posted its street closures related to the event. They start from 6 a.m. to noon and include:

  • Memorial Bridge
  • Memorial Circle
  • Rock Creek Parkway South of Virginia Avenue
  • Ohio Drive from 23rd Street to Inlet Bridge
  • West Basin Drive
  • East Basin Drive
  • East Potomac Park
  • West Potomac Park
  • Hains Point
  • 15th Street from Constitution Avenue to Independence Avenue
  • 17th Street from Constitution Avenue to Independence Avenue
  • Independence Ave from 14th Street to 23rd Street
  • Jefferson Drive from 14th to 15th Street
  • Madison Drive from 14th to 15th Street
  • Raoul Wallenberg Place
  • Maine Avenue from 395/695 to East Basin Drive

Access to Arlington National Cemetery will remain available from Route 110.

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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 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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Post shares event near Washington DC, things to do during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Image of violin made of cherry blossom. Text reads Enchanted Rhapsody with the Edgewood String Quartet. Taylor Swift vs. Queen. Saturday, April 9 4:00 to 7:30 PM.

Enchanted Rhapsody

NATIONAL LANDING

Enchanted Rhapsody

Don’t miss a starlit night listening to a live set of Taylor Swift versus Queen songs performed by the Edgewood String Quartet to welcome in the bliss of springtime and the beauty of the cherry blossoms. Grab your best friend and rock the night away celebrating friendship, warmer days to come and a season of new beginnings. Specialty drinks and food will be available for purchase from RĀKO, Crystal City Wine Shop and other local eateries. Registration is required to experience this night of Enchanted Rhapsody and to break free from the winter blues, embracing an evening of being fearlessly you.

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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. 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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Frying Pan Farm Park

Frying Pan Farm Park: CANCELLED

Into The Woods At Frying Pan Farm Park

Celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival with this free event at Frying Pan Farm Park. We invite you to trek on our nature trail to experience the changes of spring. Visit stations peppered throughout the trail to build a fairy house, help tally migratory and year-round resident birds, and search for critters in the soil and water. Enjoy Japanese teas at the historic Frying Pan Meeting House. Stop by the Indoor Arena first for a map and instructions.

Into the Woods at Frying Pan Farm Park is now at capacity!

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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 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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Japanese Stone Lantern Lighting Ceremony

National Conference of State Societies

Japanese Stone Lantern Lighting Ceremony

Presented by the National Park Service & National Conference of State Societies

Join NCSS and the National Park Service for the traditional lighting of the Japanese Stone Lantern, located amidst the cherry blossom trees. Lantern is approximately 375 years old and weighs over 4,000 pounds and given as a gift by Japan in 1954.

Musical Prelude starts at 2:30 PM with ceremony beginning at 3 PM until 4:30 PM. This ceremony marks the first public appearance of the 2024 U.S. Cherry Blossom Princesses.

The Japanese Stone Lantern was presented in 1954 to Washington, D.C. as a gift to commemorate the 100th anniversary of America’s first treaty with Japan. It is lit only once a year, and by the Cherry Blossom Princess representing Japan. Standing 8.5 feet tall and weighing approximately 4,000 pounds, it was carved nearly four centuries ago to honor the Third Shogun of the Tokugawa period. It stands 50 feet east of the first two cherry blossom trees planted by First Lady Helen Taft and Viscountess Chinda (wife of the Japanese ambassador) in 1912, and it is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Will be cancelled if inclement weather. There is no rain date

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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!

TRAVEL TO JAPAN

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Jazz and Blossoms

Downtown DC Bid

Jazz and Blossoms

Jazz & Blossoms is a free outdoor music extravaganza that will blend the sounds of Grammy award-winning hip-hop trio Digable Planets along with the eclectic sounds of Daylight DC, Madison McFerrin, JoGo Project, and the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra, creating an atmosphere that resonates with the spirit of spring.

Produced by Words, Beats & Life in collaboration with the DowntownDC BID, this event promises an unforgettable fusion of jazz, blossoms, and the lively spirit of spring.

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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!

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