Performing Arts Opportunities
The National Cherry Blossom Festival has several key events that showcase performing arts of different genres. The Festival welcomes the interest and participation of performers and performance groups to be a part of the celebration at these venues:
Tidal Basin Welcome Area Performance Stage
The Tidal Basin Welcome Area Performance Stage application will be here October 2013!
We’ll be seeking those that dance, sing, instrumental, martial arts, and/or offer roving entertainment.
Family Days presented with the National Building Museum
Set in one of Washington, DC’s grandest venues, Family Days presented with the National Building Museum (March 22 & 23, 2014), provides a showcase to youth audiences and their parents, adding entertainment to the multitude of hands-on activity stations set throughout the Museum. Performances on the stage must either be composed of young members, or provide cultural learning opportunities for younger audiences (ages 6-12). Deadline to complete the on-line Interest to Perform application is December 20, 2013.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade®
One of the largest annual spectator events in Washington, the Parade takes place on the final Saturday of the Festival (April 12, 2014) in Downtown DC along historic Constitution Avenue. People line the street for blocks to watch the two-hour, televised procession of original floats, giant character helium balloons, and other fun Parade fanfare. Marching bands, specialty units, youth choir members, and tap dancers are sought to add to the energy-filled spectacle.
2014 Marching Band Application
2014 Specialty Unity Application
