National Cherry Blossom Festival

What is it?
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is the nation's and Washington, DC's greatest springtime event and annually celebrates the gift of the cherry blossom trees and their symbol of enduring friendship between the citizens of Japan and the United States. Timed in conjunction with the peak blooming period of the trees, the city-wide festival attracts visitors and DC residents to over 90 events in partnership with more than 30 local organizations.

The festival is organized by the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that coordinates, produces, and supports creative and diverse activities promoting traditional and contemporary arts and culture, natural beauty and the environment, and community spirit and youth education.

Events
The festival features over 150 daily cultural performances by local, national and international entertainers. Other events include art exhibits, fireworks, arts & crafts demonstrations, sports competitions and special events celebrating spring.