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2013 Festival Dates Announced

It’s never too early to make plans for the nation’s greatest springtime celebration, March 20 – April 14, 2013. More »
Parade Finale

Watch the Nationally Syndicated Parade Throughout May

Relive the excitement of the nation’s premier springtime parade, nationally syndicated for the first time! More »
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Gifts from the Centennial Celebration Available

Keepsakes and year-round favorites are in the Festival Gift Shop. More »

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Kwanzan Species Wins America’s Favorite Cherry Tree

About 6,500 voters determined the bright pink species their favorite type of cherry tree. More »
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Winners of National Cherry Blossom Photo Contest Announced

Pictured is Dixie Earl Shelton Jr.’s image, 2nd place winner in the Vintage category. More »
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Extended Hours and Upcoming Events at the National Gallery of Art

View the landmark exhibition Colorful Realm: Japanese Bird-and-Flower Paintings by Itō Jakuchū and surrounding events in its final weekend. More »
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The Family Stone Headlines PetalFest

The final event of the 2012 Festival features The Family Stone and Chelsey Green and the Green Project rocking Woodrow Wilson Plaza. More »
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Bid Today! Hot Items Going Fast in the Online Auction

Find excursions, dining, wine, concerts, and so much more. Great deals are at your fingertips for just one more week. More »
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International Friendship Blooms at US-Japan Cultural Networking Event

The event encouraged cultural exchange while browsing groundbreaking exhibits at the Freer Gallery of Art. More »
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Send Greetings to the Troops

Write messages to men and women in the military at upcoming events. More »
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Best of DC’s jazz scene performs at Jefferson Memorial

Jazz at the Jefferson begins Thursday and goes through Sunday, April 22. More »
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Enjoy the Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival after the Parade

The largest street festival of its kind in the US features Japanese arts, culture, a language tent, cuisine, and much more. More »