Media Credentials
The National Cherry Blossom Festival features hundreds of events largely free and open to the public. A limited number of Festival events listed below will require media credentials. Please e-mail danielle@downtowndc.org for credentials, and note that one pass per outlet will be issued unless special equipment is needed. Completion of an application does not guarantee that credentials will be issued.
- Pink Tie Party – Tuesday, March 20 – FULL
- Opening Ceremony – Sunday, March 25
- National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® – Saturday, April 14
- Cherry Blast: Art + Music Dance Party – Saturday, April 21
For satellite truck access at the Tidal Basin, please contact the National Park Service. A full list of National Cherry Blossom Festival events can be found here. Please contact participating organizations directly for media accreditation to individual events.
