What time of year will you be in Washington, D.C.? There’s an event to add to your itinerary in any season. In the spring cherry blossoms tint the entire Tidal Basin, on July 4th you can watch fireworks explode over the National Mall, or in late October cheer marathon runners just outside the city in Arlington. Here is a list of annual events in Washington DC.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
- White House Easter Egg Roll
- Cherry Blossom Festival
- Blossom Kite Festival
- Washington Auto Show
- Filmfest D.C.
- Smithsonian Craft Show
- Flower Mart at the Washington National Cathedral
- Memorial Day
- Capital Pride
- DC Jazz Festival
- AFIDOCS Film Festival
- Smithsonian Folklife Festival
- A Capitol Fourth – 4th of July
- Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle
- National Book Festival
- Marine Corps Marathon
- Veterans Day
- The National Christmas Tree Lighting
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