Message from President and CEO Angie M. Gates
Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates is excited for springtime in Washington, DC! The National Cherry Blossom Festival welcomes more than 1.5 million people to enjoy diverse and creative programming promoting traditional and contemporary arts and culture, natural beauty, and community spirit.
The 2023 festival takes place March 20–April 16, 2023. Events are primarily free and open to the public.