Events category: Signature

National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC

an iconic springtime celebration National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® PRESENTED BY EVENTS DC The Nation’s Springtime Parade is an amazing sight on Constitution Avenue! Grand colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a spectacle of music and showmanship celebrating spring in […]

Petalpalooza®

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 […]

Blossom Kite Festival

Spring On the Fun! BLOSSOM KITE FESTIVAl Presented by Amazon Join us at the Washington Monument Grounds with soaring activities, music, competitions, and performances. Kite enthusiasts, beginners, families, and friends are all welcome. Get ready to enjoy kite demonstrations and competitions, arts & crafts, and so much more. We can’t wait to share what we […]

Opening Ceremony

Enjoy a one-TIME-only experience! OPENING CEREMONY CO-PRESENTED WITH THE JAPAN FOUNDATION The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature Opening Ceremony is an artistic celebration of the 1912 gift of trees from Tokyo to Washington, DC, and an annual tribute to the longstanding friendship between Japan and the United States. This unique, one-time-only performance will feature special […]

The Art of Kimono at Dupont Underground

The Art of Kimono at Dupont UndergrounD Garment and Kimono expert Tomomi Miyajima of Tokiya Japan on 17th St. NW; will educate and present Japanese methods and traditions of Kimono dressing on live models. Traditional garments, accessories and fabrics will be on hand for experiencing. Our second year of holding this lovely  and thoughtful presentation. […]

Millennium Stage

Millennium Stage Tamagawa University Dance and Taiko Group has been touring the world since 1961, and the troupe is embarking on their 14th annual East Coast Tour that stretches from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Tamagawa University Dance and Taiko Group recently won third prize in a competition against 450 other groups at the Tokyo International […]

Blossom Brunch on 17th Street

Blossom Brunch at the Lyle Hotel and Dupont Circle Eateries Visit the Lyle Hotel, establishments on 17th Street, 18th Street, and those surrounding the circle for Cherry Blossom inspired menus and our special Cherry Blossom decor. Learn More TRANSPORTATION Parking is limited in the District, especially during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. It’s highly recommended […]

Afternoon Tea in the Park

Afternoon Tea in the Park Stroll and perch in the decorated park while you enjoy tea samples from our many various tea establishments of the Dupont Circle area. Learn More 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 […]

Stumpy’s Petals & Paddles Race

Stumpy’s Petals & Paddles Race Stumpy’s Petals and Paddles Race at the Tidal Basin promises an exciting and vibrant kick-off to spring and the National Cherry Blossom Festival. This event invites participants of all ages to race pedal boats across the iconic Tidal Basin, a beautiful body of water surrounded by the famous monuments and […]

Blossom Tea Party

SHARING THE SPRING SPIRIT BLOSSOM TEA PARTY The National Cherry Blossom Festival invites DC Legacy Residents to the 2nd Annual Blossom Tea Party Soiree presented by Events DC with Contributing Sponsor CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. This special afternoon tea celebrates the history and experiences of Washington, DC seniors. Set against the iconic cherry blossoms, guests will […]

Pink Tie Party

DC’S ULTIMATE SPRING BASH PINK TIE PARTY PRESENTED BY Union Station Washington D.C. & DESIGN CUISINE WITH SUPPORT BY All Nippon Airways (ANA) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4-QM_OSwfM The highly anticipated Pink Tie Party is back for its second year at the iconic Union Station Washington D.C. on March 14, 2025! As one of the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s […]

Tidal Basin Welcome Area & ANA Stage

Tidal basin welcome area & ANA stage PERFORMANCES UNDER THE BLOSSOMS Tidal Basin Welcome Area & ANA Stage Hosted With The National Park Service Witness peak bloom at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, while also experiencing entertainment representing Japanese, American, and other cultures! Live performances among the blossoms at the Tidal Basin celebrate the […]