National Cherry Blossom Festival, DC

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When: Sunday, March 20 - Sunday, April 17, 2016
Friday, March 18, 2016 - Pink Tie Party

Hot Spot: Washington, DC

Deets: The National Cherry Blossom Festival is the nation’s greatest springtime celebration. Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates spring in Washington, DC, the gift of the cherry blossom trees, and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. The Festival produces and coordinates daily events featuring diverse and creative programming promoting traditional and contemporary arts and culture, natural beauty, and community spirit.

The 2016 Festival, March 20 – April 17, includes three spectacular weeks and four weekends of events featuring diverse and creative programming promoting traditional and contemporary arts and culture, natural beauty, and community spirit.

The 2016 Festival commemorates the 104th anniversary of the gift of the cherry blossom trees and the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan. 

The Pink Tie Party

The springtime affair in Washington, the Pink Tie Party stylishly marks the end of winter and the official beginning of blossom season on Friday, March 18th, 2016. Attendees will be delighted and entertained by delicious food and beverage stations, unique entertainment, and the friendly competition of the silent auction. The Pink Tie Party is an event not to be missed as influencers and tastemakers from DC and our region’s professional, sports, social and media communities come together to celebrate the cherry blossoms as an iconic symbol of international friendship and springtime excitement. Proceeds benefit the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and education initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.

Hint For The Average Socialite: Reserve your free Opening Night tickets on Saturday, March 26, before they are gone!

Click here to read about the Pink Tie Party on March 18 & get your tickets to the hottest affair this season!

Get your Parade Grandstand tickets now for April 16!

Events are primarily free and open to the public. Click here for the latest updates, and here for a full list of Festival events.

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