The cherry blossoms are now in full bloom and it seems like everyone in Washington is celebrating. The blossoms signal that spring is final here and naturally that’s a cause for celebration. Hordes of people crowd around the Tidal Basin to experience the beauty of the blossoms. In fact even I’ve been known to venture out to see the infamous flowers for myself. But what I also love is a party or some great events. So while the blossoms may be leaving and we’ve already had some epic cherry blossom parties, there’s still a lot to events to celebrate the cherry blossoms and Washington’s change of season. Here are 10 Cherry Blossom events to celebrate the season.
| April 1 | Cherry Blossom Tidal Basin
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Join DC Design Tours for a special tour of the Tidal Basin. Set out from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bookstore to see and hear about the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Pentagon (from a distance), Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Potomac River and the Jefferson Memorial.
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| April 6 | Petalpalooza at the Wharf | Celebrate spring with a full day of live music and engaging activities at The Wharf (including fireworks)!
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| April 7 | Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10k | Watch 16,000 runners ranging from world record holders in pursuit of $80,000 in prize money to gentle runners seeking to finish 10 miles in the annual “Runner’s Rite of Spring” in the Nation’s Capital.
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| April 9 | Cherry Blossom Night at DC United | This will mark the first time a professional sports game has been included as a part of the affiliated National Cherry Blossom Festival events. It will include unique Cherry Blossom themed engagement such as commemorative merchandise, special food and beverage, on-field entertainment and a unique single ticket offer including a collectable D.C. United and National Cherry Blossom Festival co-branded pin badge
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| April 10 | Kimono Fashion Show and Luncheon | The National Conference of State Societies and the Cherry Blossom Princess program join the Japan National Kimono Association to present a fashion collection of traditional and modern Kimonos and Kimono inspired dresses.
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| April 13 | Sakura Matsura Japanese Street | 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.
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| April 13 | National Cherry Blossom | The parade heads down Constitution Avenue with stars including Anthony Anderson, of ABC’s “black-ish” , Cece Peniston, singer of 90s hit “Finally” and Motown star Freda Payne, known for the song “Band of Gold”
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| April 13 | DC Refined’s Cherry Blossom | Learn how to make the “Flowers on the Roof” cocktail while soaking up some sun on a rooftop. Head to Whiskey Charlie.
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| April 14 | Anacostia River Festival | For a taste of local DC, come celebrate the Anacostia River at the annual Anacostia River Festival presented by the 11th Street Bridge Park and National Park Service.
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| April 21 | Cherry Blossom Pop Up Bar | The 21st is the last day to experience the Cherry Blossom Pop Up Bar. This seasonal bar is one of the Drink Company’s favorite installation. |
As the first party of the spring season, I always look forward to the Pink Tie Party. Had I have written this post earlier, this party would have made the top 10 Cherry Blossom events. This year, I wore a Black label Stitched floral tuxedo blazer. Since it was such a statement piece, I paired it with off white slacks and a pink bow tie. For the more adventurous, a bold statement piece is a great thing to add to your wardrobe. However don’t plan to wear something like this at every spring event. You don’t want to be known as the guy that always wears the same look. However if you do want to go bold, pick one of the 10 Cherry Blossom events to celebrate the season and go for it.
Cherry Blossom look details
Floral blazer – Black Label line Stitched | White dress shirt – Gucci | Solid pink tie – Stitched | Off white dress pants – Theory | Off white loafers – Ferragamo
Photos by Sylvia Colella
2 comments
Love it!
Love me some Cece Peniston!
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