Join us for the National Cherry Blossom Festival!!

10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Blossom Brunch at the Lyle Hotel and Dupont Circle Eateries

Visit the Lyle Hotel, establishments on 17th Street, 18th Street, and those surrounding the circle for Cherry Blossom inspired menus and our special Cherry Blossom decor.

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Afternoon Tea in the Park

Stroll and perch in the decorated park while you enjoy tea samples from our many various tea establishments of the Dupont Circle area.

Tidal Basin Welcome Area and ANA Stage

Witness peak bloom at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, while also experiencing entertainment representing Japanese, American, and other cultures!

Live performances among the blossoms at the Tidal Basin celebrate the longstanding friendship between the U.S. and Japan with a dynamic, cross-cultural mix of American, Japanese, and other performing arts. This year, we are expecting over 100 performances on the ANA Stage. Get ready to experience a variety of genres: Americana,  Bluegrass, Country, Jazz, Pop, RandB, and Rock. Expect a diverse array of dance styles and performances, including Japanese, Eastern European, Colombian, Indian, Flamenco, Tap and Clogging, Zumba, and double dutch!

Performance Schedule:

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Rie Tamuro
12:50 pm - 01:20 pm: JBE Band
01:40 pm - 02:25 pm: ROSCOE TRIPP
02:45 pm - 03:40 pm: Saint Samuel
04:00 pm - 05:00 pm: JILL FULTON BAND