

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® Presented by Events DC
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: This high-energy celebration brings together fantastical helium
balloons, dazzling floats, top marching bands from across the country, celebrity performances, and more in the Nation’s beloved springtime parade.

This year’s star-studded lineup is ready to help you celebrate your way. 80s sensation Club Nouveau brings the nostalgia with their iconic hit “Lean on Me.” American Idol finalists David Archuleta, Gabby Samone and Betty Maxwell will showcase their powerhouse vocals. The Voice &amp; AGT contestant Sarah Potenza adds her soulful sound to the mix, while Broadway star Anastacia McCleskey (Waitress, SUFFS and HAIR) brings her artistry to the Parade. Don’t miss the rhythm and blues of The Spinners, or the delightful Anita Ward("Ring My Bell"), plus a full lineup of unforgettable street performances that’ll have everyone dancing.

Giant helium balloons featuring beloved characters that are making their Festival Parade debut include the Lorax, the Good Morning America “Ray” balloon and Band Leader Daniel Tiger. They will join fan favorites such as the blossom trio, Events DC's Petals the Panda, and more to float through the sky, bringing joy to all ages.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade®,presented by Events DC, will be televised in Washington, D.C. and nationally syndicated from April 19 to June 30, 2026. Watch the local 1-hour broadcasts on Saturday, April 18—tune in to 7News-WJLA from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and WJLA 24/7 on Sunday, April 19 from 6 – 7 p.m. Your hosts for the broadcast are Adam Longo and Adrianna Hopkins of 7News, with Emmy Award-winning TV personality Carson Kressley, Good Morning America's Gio Benitez and 7News’ Megan Clarke bringing you all the action from the street. Can’t watch on TV? No problem! Stream the Parade live on the Festival’s YouTube page (@CherryBlossFest) and WJLA.com


Presenting Sponsor:
Events DC

Segment Sponsors:
ANA, All Nippon Airways, Washington Dulles
International Airport and Reagan National Airport

Sponsors:
Amazon, Daughters of the American Revolution,
Dunkin’, Park West Gallery, Marriott Bonvoy, Clyde’s Restaurant
Group, Lexus, Daiichi Sankyo, DowntownDC Business
Improvement District (BID), M&amp;T Bank, Giant Food, University of
the District of Columbia, CSI Printing &amp; Graphics, iHeart Media,
National Archives and Records Administration, Washington
Informer, Washingtonian, El Tiempo Latino

Official TV Partner:7 News &amp; 24/7News WJLA
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/2026-national-cherry-blossom-festival-parade-presented-by-events-dc/200029793811647
- **Event Categories**: festivals, parades, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 323

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/2024-national-cherry-blossom-festival-parade/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=washington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC (between 7th and 17th Streets)
- **lat**: 38.88955
- **long**: -77.02208
- **full address**: Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC (between 7th and 17th Streets), United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: National Cherry Blossom Festival (https://allevents.in/org/national-cherry-blossom-festival/794665)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0e7255fc19dfafa34668526e84dd3809cc13da52f85990d096e07bc18b2d8b23-rimg-w300-h300-dc938c94-gmir?v=1773119324

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC (between 7th and 17th Streets), United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** National Cherry Blossom Festival
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, parades, music, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® Presented by Events DC ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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