2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

An iconic springtime celebration returns!

On April 11, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, presented by Events DC, transforms DC into a vibrant spectacle of color and celebration. The 10-block parade route runs along iconic Constitution Avenue, featuring giant helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and dazzling performers.

From high-energy performances to larger-than-life floats, the Parade is a grand display of music, pageantry, and showmanship seen only once a year during the Festival. Don’t miss one of the must-see events of cherry blossom season in DC.

Ticket Options & Pricing

Catch a glimpse of all the wonder and joy by saving the date to stand along the Parade route for FREE, or reserving seats in designated grandstands.

• Telecast (East End) Seating | $45 – Located between 7th and 9th Streets NW along Constitution Ave, NW by the National Archives
• Finale (West End) – Performance Zone Seating | $34: Located between 16th and 17th Streets NW along Constitution Ave, NW by the Washington Monument
• Finale (West End) Seating | $28: Located between 16th and 17th Streets NW along Constitution Ave, NW by the Washington Monument

Details

• Location: 16th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
• Metro:
  •  To stand on the North Side of Constitution Avenue – Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (Green/Yellow lines), Federal Triangle (Blue/Orange/Silver lines), or Metro Center (Blue/Orange/Red/Silver lines).
  • To stand on the South Side of Constitution Avenue – L’Enfant Plaza(Blue/Green/Orange/Silver/Yellow lines) or Smithsonian (Blue/Orange lines)

For more information about the parade and to reserve your tickets, please visit the National Cherry Blossom Festival HERE.