National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade Presented by EVENTS DC
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 04/14/2018
One of DC’s largest spectator events, the energy-filled National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC runs for 10 blocks along iconic Constitution Avenue.
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Location: Constitution Avenue – From 7th to 17th streets, NW
Giant colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a grand spectacle of music and showmanship seen only once a year during the Festival. From the National Archives to the Washington Monument, spectators are wow-ed by the pageantry and excitement that is the nation’s premier springtime parade.
Celebrity performances and appearances in the 2018 Parade includes:
- Grand Marshal: Carla Hall (of ABC’s The Chew)
- 90s hip-hop group Arrested Development
- Pop/classical string quartet Well Strung
- The Voice season 11 contestant Billy Gilman
- The Voice season eight contestant Sarah Potenza
- Country singer Ty Herndon
- Extreme pogo stunt team XPOGO
- Giant helium balloons, including Peppa Pig, Smurfette, Magic School Bus, and more
- Keep checking back for the full Line of March!
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Organization:
National Cherry Blossom FestivalLocation:
1275 K Street, NW Suite 1000
Washington, DC, 20005United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
877.442.5666Contact name:
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
04/14/2018
Time:
10 AM – 12 Noon
Price:
Starting at $20 for Grandstand Seating.
Standing along the Parade route from Constitution Avenue between 9th and 15th streets, NW is FREE and open to the public. Arrive early for the best views.
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service