BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 1.5 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:964e49ff86ab7427020c32ad686ae0cc CATEGORIES:Разное SUMMARY:2017 Национальный Фестиваль Цветения Сакуры (National Cherry Blossom Festival) LOCATION:Constitution Avenue, NW from 7th to 17th Streets DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:
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Opening Ceremony
Date: March 15, 2017 - Apri
l 02, 2017
Time: Pre-show Festivities: 4 – 5 pm, Ceremony: 5 – 6:30 pm<
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Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 1912
gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of
Washington, DC. The gift and annual celebration honor the lasting friendshi
p between the United States and Japan and the continued close relationship
between the two countries
The Festival was expanded to two weeks in
1994 to accommodate a diverse activity schedule during the blooming period.
Today, more than a million people visit Washington, DC each year to admire
the blossoming cherry trees and attend events that herald the beginning of
spring in the nation’s capital.
One of the best ways to take in the sights of any city is by foot, and that’s especially true in Washington, DC at cherry blossom time. With the vitality of spring and pleasant weather, enjoy the trip to the blossoms by foot, with landmarks and statuesque monum ents along the way. The cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin are short wa lks from many Metro stations, including:
Biking
Several maj
or bicycle trails make their way to and through Washington, DC. The nationa
l capital region is extremely bicycle-friendly and readily accessible to ri
ders of nearly every skill level. Maps are available online at the Washingt
on Area Bicyclist Association website.
On weekends during the Festiv
al, the National Park Service will place bike racks at the Jefferson Memori
al (southside, parking lot) and at Independence Avenue & 15th Street, S
W, close to the Tidal Basin, which bikers with their own locks can utilize
for free.
Tidal Basin
Welcome Area & ANA Performance Stage
March 15, 2017 - April 02,
2017
Tidal Basin Welcome Area & ANA Performance Stage – free pe
rformances daily
Pink Tie Party presented by ANA
March 16, 2017
The springtime affair in Washington, kicking off the season of the bl
ossoms in style, the annual Pink Tie Party is a fundraiser benefiting the N
ational Cherry Blossom Festival.
Opening Ceremony
Marc
h 25, 2017
Kick-off the 2017 National Cherry Blossom Festival and wa
tch world-renowned performers as we welcome springtime to Washington, DC an
d celebrate the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United S
tates. Enjoy spirited traditional and contemporary performances in the hist
oric Warner Theatre.
Blossom Kite Festival
April 01, 2
017
Join us on Saturday, April 1 for the Blossom Kite Festival featu
ring all day free family fun.
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National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade presented by Events DC
April
08, 2017
Enjoy this long-standing Washington tradition featuring la
vish floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands, and family entertainmen
t.
Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival pre
sented by Harris Teeter
April 15, 2017
Enjoy live music a
nd entertainment for all ages preceding the Fireworks Show at 8:30 PM.