2026 FESTIVAL: MARCH 20 – APRIL 12
WASHINGTON, DC

27th Annual National Cherry Blossom Freedom Walk

National Japanese American Memorial Foundation 27th Annual National Cherry Blossom Freedom Walk 27th Annual Cherry Blossom Freedom Walk, a non-competitive walk and program to raise awareness of the incarceration experience by those of Japanese American ancestry during World War II. The National Cherry Blossom Freedom Walk is a historical and cultural event to raise awareness […]

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 […]

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE SPONSORS

The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.