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Dupont Circle Events
Chinese New Year Celebration
Held New Years Day
Chinatown, Washington, DC
202-789-7000
Admission Free
Annual parade of marching bands, lion and dragon dancers, clowns and other entertainers.
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance
Held on January 17
Lincoln Memorial
202-727-6306
Admission Free
Wreath laying ceremony accompanied by a recorded presentation of King's "I Have a Dream" speech, local choirs, speakers and military color guard.
Orchid Show
Held in mid-January
U.S. Botanic Garden, Washington, DC
202-226-4082
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday Observance
Held in mid-February
Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC
703-619-7222
Admission Free
Concerts by military bands, wreath laying and a dramatic reading of the Gettysburg Address.
Washington's Birthday Ceremony
Held in mid-February
Washington Monument
202-619-7222
Admission Free
Observance with 202 speeches and music.
Cherry Blossom Festival
Late March - early April
1500 Maine Avenue
Washington, DC 20003
202-484-0206
Making their appearance in late March or early April, the beautiful pink and white lacelike flowers surround DC's Tidal Basin. This yearly sign of spring is one of Washington, DC's natural highlights. The two-week festival features concerts, special exhibits, a street festival, a parade, the Smithsonian Kite Festival, performances, athletic competitions and other events at various DC locations.
Washington Boat Show
Held in mid-March
Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
804-425-6556
Admission Charged
Showcasing sailboats and motorboats.
Washington Flower and Garden Show
Held in mid-March
Convention Center, Washington, DC
703-569-7141
Admission Charged
Featuring blooming flowers and gardening tips.
Earth Day
Held in mid-April
Variety of venues
Admission Free
Annual event raising environmental awareness.
Smithsonian Craft Show
Held in mid-April
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, DC
202-357-4000
Admission Charged
Exhibition and sale of contemporary American crafts from more than 100 artists.
Thomas Jefferson's Birthday Observation
Held in mid-April
Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
202-426-6841
Admission Free
A commemoration with military drills and a wreath-laying ceremony.
White House Easter Egg Roll
Held at Easter Time
White House, Washington DC
202-456-2200
Admission Free
Annual event for children, ages 3 to 6, accompanied by an adult, on the South Lawn. Eggs and entertainment are provided.
White House Garden Tour
Held in mid-April
White House, Washington DC
202-456-2200
Admission Free
Tour the garden and public rooms of the White House.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival
Held in early May
Venues throughout Washington, DC
202-727-3120
Admission Free
Georgetown Garden Tour
Held in early May
Georgetown, Washington, DC
202-965-1950
Admission Charged
Tour beautiful public and private historic gardens.
Goodwill Embassy Tour
Held in early May
Held at the various embassies in and around Washington
Admission Charged
Tour of Washington, DC's embassies.
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