Washington - Event

The Cherry Blossom Parade and Festival celebrates the gift of 3000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington DC in 1912. The spectacular parade takes an entire morning to move along Constitution Avenue.

Marching bands from across the nation and around the world fill this grand avenue, from 7th-17th Streets, with colour and music. Spectacular floats, costumed dance troupes, giant helium balloons, celebrity guests and the stunning Cherry Blossom Queen herself all appear in the parade, which gathers donations for charities which give opportunities to disadvantaged young people.

Further celebrations this year include the Japanese Street Festival, an array of dance and theatrical performances, a grand sushi and sake tasting, a Japanese Street Festival, a kite festival, a regatta and a golf tournament.