Upcoming Events in Washington D.C.

Here are the top events and happenings in Washington D.C., District of Columbia for the upcoming season. From annual festivals to sports, concerts, and cultural celebrations — mark your calendar and don't miss out!

National Cherry Blossom Festival

March - April — Celebrating the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Japan in 1912, the festival features a parade, kite festival, and the stunning pink blooms around the Tidal Basin near the Jefferson Memorial.

Fourth of July on the National Mall

July 4 — The nation's grandest Independence Day celebration features a Capitol Fourth concert, a parade down Constitution Avenue, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Washington Monument.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

June - July — A free outdoor festival on the National Mall showcasing living cultural heritage through music, craft demonstrations, cooking, storytelling, and interactive sessions from cultures around the world.

Washington Nationals MLB

April - October — Nationals Park along the Anacostia River brings Major League Baseball to the Navy Yard neighborhood, with the Racing Presidents and a vibrant waterfront game-day atmosphere.

Washington Commanders NFL

September - January — The Commanders bring NFL action to the DC metro area, with a passionate fan base that has supported the franchise through decades of football history.

DC United MLS

March - October — Audi Field in the Buzzard Point neighborhood hosts DC United, one of MLS's original and most decorated clubs, in an intimate waterfront soccer-specific stadium.

Kennedy Center Performances

Year-Round — The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosts world-class ballet, opera, symphony, theater, and jazz performances in a stunning venue overlooking the Potomac River.

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