The National Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual three-week-long event in Washington, D.C. that honours a historical gift of Japanese cherry trees from Tokyo to Washington in 1912. The National Park Service said that the cherry trees had reached the … JFG’s annual Cherry Blossom Week returns for its 15th annual celebration! Sunday, March 29, 2020 Japanese Stone Lantern Lighting Ceremony - Join NCSS and the National Park Service for the traditional lighting of the Japanese Stone Lantern, located amidst the cherry blossom trees (map located here).The Lantern is only lit once a year during the Cherry Blossom Festival. And PetalPalooza at The Wharf (with fireworks) will be … Check out the great events during the Festival and make the most of the cherry blossom season! Learn about the cherry blossom events and things to do on the Tidal Basin. The Parade attracts, every year an estimated 300,000 spectators who enjoy the colorful procession. The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2010. Georgetown French Market (Free!) Washington DC Water Lantern Festival. DAY 1– Thursday, April 2, 2020 – Welcome to Washington, DC. SAVE THE DATE — Cherry Blossom Week 2020 is set for March 16 through March 22! The Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival is the largest one-day celebration of Japanese culture in the United States and is proud to be the grand finale of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. For a full list of can't-miss cherry blossom events, see our guide to events during the festival. There were beautiful trees and a fantastic National Cherry Blossom Kite Festival where hundreds of nice kites were flown simultaneously by adults and children of all ages. One of DC’s largest spectator events, the high-energy National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC is a vibrant springtime tradition set against the backdrop of DC’s most iconic landmarks along Constitution Avenue.The Parade is rain or shine. Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 1, 2020. Washington, DC [Nov. 7, 2019] –National Cherry Blossom Festival leaders, DC officials, sponsors, and stakeholders joined Wednesday evening at District Winery for a preview of the 2020 National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 20-April 12). During March 16 through March 19, select vendors will be set up throughout JFG giving guests a sneak peek of what’s to come during the weekend. It’s a beautifully clear and cool morning down at the Tidal Basin. A local guide to Washington DC's cherry blossom peak bloom forecasts, news, & photos for spring 2020. Continue with a guided Illuminated Monument Driving Tour. The 2020 National Cherry Blossom Festival welcomes spring in Washington, DC. Sat, Aug 1 EDT at National Harbor. Sat, Mar 21 EDT at Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery. At the launch event, the 2020 official artwork was unveiled (pictured at left). In an annual D.C. tradition that signals the start of spring, thousands of people will descend upon the National Mall and Tidal Basin for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, March 20 to April 12. Cherry Blossom Celebration - Smithsonian American Art Museum . The festival that symbolizes the coming spring is held for two weeks with various culture events. 3,582 guests. 24,743 guests. Contact 17th Street NW , Grounds of the Washington Monument , Washington DC, DC Washington, DC is stacked with festivals including the spectacular National Cherry Blossom Festival and the cultural Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Other popular events include the Blossom Kite Festival (March 28, 2020), the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade presented by Events DC (April 4, 2020) and Petalpalooza (April 11, 2020).