The four-week festival celebrates the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan with diverse and creative programming.
The 2026 Official Artwork, “America in Bloom,” was created by Tim Yanke, an American artist with Park West Gallery, one of the world’s largest art dealer.
Learn who the dynamic community leaders are who serve on the Festival’s board.
Meet the festival team
Find press releases, our media toolkit, and contact information
Join our team: Learn about employment opportunities & internships
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Browse numerous events across the area to celebrate the cherry blossoms and spring
This page features past events from the National Cherry Blossom Festival that are no longer part of our current programming.
Meet the sponsors who make the festival possible. Learn how you can align your brand with one of the world’s greatest celebrations of spring.
Align your brand with one of the world’s greatest celebrations of spring.
2025 Festival Sizzle Reel
2025 Sponsorship Prospectus
Explore how the festival celebrates art and the cherry blossoms in unique, beautiful ways.
This award-winning campaign is an opportunity for residents and the business community to join the Festival as we welcome spring
Peek at this special afternoon tea celebrating the history and experiences of DC seniors.
Explore how the Festival celebrates art at the National Park Service to help children learn about the trees and how to protect them.
The Girl Scouts patch program commemorates the gift of the cherry trees and the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan.
Discover how this program enhances creativity, collaboration, and community spirit in DC schools
Extend the joy beyond the Tidal Basin with this program to share the gift of cherry trees throughout the DC area
Get ready to blossom in style!
Watch #BloomCam, a 24/7, live, real-time view of the cherry trees lining the Tidal Basin
Get information on the many ways to get to the cherry blossom trees and Festival events.
Plan your Festival stay at one of our participating hotels
Let’s spring together and savor the flavors of our favorite restaurants
More exciting ways to enjoy the National Cherry Blossom Festival!
The National Cherry Blossom Festival welcomes pets at select festival events with pet amenities available onsite.
We are committed to making our events inclusive and welcoming for all attendees.
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Support one of the world’s greatest celebrations of spring and help keep our events accessible to all by donating to or sponsoring the Festival.
Special lighting, custom installations, and our Signature Cherry Blossom Decals, will visually unify the region – making it known that DC “owns” spring.
Showcase your springtime menu during the festival
Invite residents and visitors to explore a blooming stay at your property
Support our events to help build our community
Be a part of this highly-regarded signature program for college-age students
The National Cherry Blossom Festival offers numerous opportunities for students to get involved.
Showcase your talents at one of our signature events
Learn how you can align your brand with one of the world’s greatest celebrations of spring.
You can now submit an application for 2027–2028 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade®.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a slot in the Parade.
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