The National Cherry Blossom Festival is the nations greatest springtime celebration. The 2013 Festival, March 20 to April 14, includes 3 spectacular weeks and four weekends of events featuring diverse and creative programming promoting traditional and contemporary arts and culture, natural beauty, and community spirit.

The 2013 Festival commemorates the 101st anniversary of the gift of the cherry blossom trees and the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan.

Few of the events :

Pink Tie Party - Wednesday, March 20
Opening Ceremony - Saturday, March 23
Blossom Kite Festival - Mar 30
Cherry Blast: Art + Music Dance Party - Friday, April 5
Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival - Apr 6
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade - Saturday, April 13
Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival - Apr 13, 2013
Catg = News;City(s) = Washington DC; State(s) = DC; Country = USA
Title = National Cherry Blossom Festival 2013 - Mar 20 to Apr 14
Keywords = National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington DC, USA, Japan, Pink Tie Party, Opening Ceremony, Kite Festival, Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival, Festival Parade, Sakura Matsuri