Pink Tie Party for National Cherry Blossom Festival
Credit : Jason Dixson Photography
MARCH
NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
March 16 – April 16
Washington , D . C .
WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA ’ S BLUE
March 11 – 25
Kennedy Center
Called the “ Best New Opera of 2020 ” by the Music Critics Association of North America , the D . C . debut of Blue is a story about the fear associated with raising Black children in today ’ s America . The opera features music by Jeanine Tesori which captures the joy and pain of family life and places timely issues at the forefront of modern opera . kennedy-center . org
UNITED AIRLINES ROCK ‘ N ’ ROLL RUNNING
March 18
Washington , D . C .
Get ready to run around D . C . at the United Airlines Rock ‘ n ’ Roll Running Series with a running tour in and around iconic monuments including the White House , Capitol Building , Lincoln Memorial , Washington Monument and more . Both the half marathon and the 5K courses stay entirely within the District . Unique finisher medals are presented to runners of each distance . In 2023 , the running series celebrates 25 years of energetic start lines , milestone moments and moving to music . runrocknroll . com
From the National Cherry Blossom Festival ’ s signature Pink Tie Party or the extravagant Opening Ceremony , to the Kite Festival , and more , there is so much to take in during this springtime rite of passage — an annual celebration of the longstanding friendship between Japan and the United States .
Pink Tie Party March 16 Save the date for the 2023 Pink Tie Party . Start planning your finest pink attire for an evening of food , fashion , and fun , all for a great cause of keeping Festival events free and open to the public .
Opening Ceremony March 25 This unique , one-time-only performance at the Warner Theatre or live streamed on YouTube features special performances from acclaimed artists with ties to the cultures of Japan and the United States . 2023 performers include Anna Sato & Toshiyuki Sasaki , Mike Stoltzman , and PETÆL .
Blossom Kite Festival March 25 ( weather permitting ) Rediscover the joy of kite flying back on the Washington Monument grounds , at featured parks , and at home ! The Blossom Kite Festival is a long-standing D . C . tradition . Attendees of all ages fly kites among the cherry blossom trees . The iconic outdoor event is fun , free , and open to the public . nationalcherryblossomfestival . org
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