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National Cherry Blossom Festival

Laura Rowles, Neighbor

National Cherry Blossom Festival® Opening Ceremony

Time: 4 – 5:30 PM
Location: National Building Museum – 401 F Street, NW (map)
Cost: FREE

The official kick-off to the Festival, immediately following Family Day, the Opening Ceremony, presented by Open Skies, features timeless traditions commemorating the gift of trees and a dazzling line-up of classic and contemporary performances. At the National Building Museum, one of the city’s most inspiring venues, Washington dignitaries welcome residents and visitors to the 16-day, citywide celebration that has made the nation’s capital synonymous with spring around the world.

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