Read the 2012 Official Festival Guide published by The Washington Examiner
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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.
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Watch the Nationally Syndicated Parade Throughout May
Relive the excitement of the nation’s premier springtime parade, nationally syndicated for the first time!
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Gifts from the Centennial Celebration Available
Keepsakes and year-round favorites are in the Festival Gift Shop.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Send Greetings to the Troops
Write messages to men and women in the military at upcoming events.
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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.
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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.
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Cherry Blast Returns April 21
The art + music multimedia dance party is just $10.
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