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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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Parade Grandstand Seats Going Fast
Celebrity-filled lineup includes Haley Reinhart, Javier Colon, Siobhan Magnus, Debbie Gibson, Kristine W
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Outstanding Festival Events Continue All Weekend
See Fireworks from Japan following an all-day festival at the Southwest Waterfront, and hear bands like Honor by August at the Washington Monument grounds.
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Kimono Fundraiser begins tonight, Online Auction now open
Both benefit the Festival, a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization, and help keep events primarily free and open to the public.
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‘Overtures: S&R Foundation Artist Concert Series’ April 4-12
The unique series at The Kennedy Center features seven award-winning, world-class performing artists. Tickets are just $20.
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Opening Weekend of Colorful Realm: Japanese Bird-and-Flower Paintings by Itō Jakuchū
Art lovers rejoice! Historic exhibition opens this weekend at the National Gallery of Art.
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Get Your Sushi Fix this Sunday at Hanami After Dark
Purchase tickets today for the Festival’s premier sushi event!
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Full Weekend of Free Events Ahead
The Blossom Kite Festival is Saturday, March 31 and the Canon Performance Stage opens this weekend.
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Have you seen the City in Bloom?
On March 27, the City in Bloom began illuminating the region’s skyline with pink and blossom projections, creating an awe-inspiring scene throughout the nation’s capital.
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Outstanding First Weekend of Festival is Just the Beginning
As the first weekend of the Festival draws to a close, remember to enter our photo contest at cherryblossom.fotodc.org and plan for another four weeks of free spectacular events!
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First Lady Michelle Obama participates in Tree Planting Ceremony
On the 100th anniversary of the gift of trees from Tokyo to Washington, DC, First Lady Michelle Obama joined the Festival and dignitaries to plant a single tree in West Potomac Park.
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