National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony

March 22, 2025
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5:00 pm
 - 
6:30 pm
Warner Theatre

About The Event

The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature Opening Ceremony is an artistic celebration of the 1912 gift of trees from Tokyo to Washington, DC, and an annual tribute to the longstanding friendship between Japan and the United States. This unique, one-time-only performance will feature special performances from acclaimed artists with ties to both countries. This season, Opening Ceremony will take place Saturday, March 22 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Warner Theatre.

Tickets available to the general public starting Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Details
  • Cost: Free with $5 transaction fee. PINK section tickets is an additional $15 and will include a 2025 Lapel Pin that you will receive at the Opening Ceremony.
  • Location: The Warner Theatre,
  • Metro: Metro Center Station (Red/Blue/Orange/Silver lines) via the 13th and G Street exit.

For more information, list of performers, Livestream details, or to purchase tickets, visit nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/opening-ceremony/.

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