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This high-energy celebration brings together fantastical heliumballoons, dazzling floats, top marching bands from across the country, celebrity performances, and more in the Nation’s beloved springtime parade.
This year’s star-studded lineup is ready to help you celebrate your way. 80s sensation Club Nouveau brings the nostalgia with their iconic hit “Lean on Me.” American Idol finalists David Archuleta, Gabby Samone and Betty Maxwell will showcase their powerhouse vocals. The Voice & AGT contestant Sarah Potenza adds her soulful sound to the mix, while Broadway star Anastacia McCleskey (Waitress, SUFFS and HAIR) brings her artistry to the Parade. Don’t miss the rhythm and blues of The Spinners, or the delightful Anita Ward("Ring My Bell"), plus a full lineup of unforgettable street performances that’ll have everyone dancing.
Giant helium balloons featuring beloved characters that are making their Festival Parade debut include the Lorax, the Good Morning America “Ray” balloon and Band Leader Daniel Tiger. They will join fan favorites such as the blossom trio, Events DC's Petals the Panda, and more to float through the sky, bringing joy to all ages.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade®,presented by Events DC, will be televised in Washington, D.C. and nationally syndicated from April 19 to June 30, 2026. Watch the local 1-hour broadcasts on Saturday, April 18—tune in to 7News-WJLA from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and WJLA 24/7 on Sunday, April 19 from 6 – 7 p.m. Your hosts for the broadcast are Adam Longo and Adrianna Hopkins of 7News, with Emmy Award-winning TV personality Carson Kressley, Good Morning America's Gio Benitez and 7News’ Megan Clarke bringing you all the action from the street. Can’t watch on TV? No problem! Stream the Parade live on the Festival’s YouTube page (@CherryBlossFest) and WJLA.com
Presenting Sponsor:
Events DC
Segment Sponsors:
ANA, All Nippon Airways, Washington Dulles
International Airport and Reagan National Airport
Sponsors:
Amazon, Daughters of the American Revolution,
Dunkin’, Park West Gallery, Marriott Bonvoy, Clyde’s Restaurant
Group, Lexus, Daiichi Sankyo, DowntownDC Business
Improvement District (BID), M&T Bank, Giant Food, University of
the District of Columbia, CSI Printing & Graphics, iHeart Media,
National Archives and Records Administration, Washington
Informer, Washingtonian, El Tiempo Latino
Official TV Partner:7 News & 24/7News WJLA
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Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC (between 7th and 17th Streets), United States
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