• National Cherry Blossom Festival

Occurs around the Tidal Basin, near the National Mall – Cultural performances, food, and music come together to make this annual festival one of the city’s largest and most celebrated events that honors the gift of these beautiful blooms from the Japanese.  (March - April). 

• Memorial Day Weekend

Marks the beginning of a busy summer season and the Washington, DC region celebrates with family friendly events and special services. PBS sponsors a free concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Other events include the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally, speaker program and musical tribute at the Reflecting pool across from the Lincoln Memorial and the National Day Parade.

• Safeway’s Annual National Capital Barbecue Battle (June).

For more information:  (301) 860-0630 or www.BBODC.com

• Fourth of July Concert, Parade & Fireworks

Events include a Capitol Fourth Concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capital, Independence Day Parade on Constitution Avenue & Fireworks at dark, usually around 9:15 p.m. Rain Date: July 5th.  The fireworks are launched from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and light up the sky over the Washington Monument.  Spectacular views of the fireworks can also be seen from the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) in Arlington, Virginia near the Rosslyn Metro station and areas along the Virginia side of the Potomac River that can be reached from George Washington Memorial Parkway.  Parking is available at the Gravely Point parking lot, which is about a quarter mile from the 14th Street Bridge.