Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
On the Second Thursday in December, the President illuminates the national Christmas tree and lights…
Adams Morgan Festival
Celebrated on the 14th of September, the Adams Morgan festival has a rich and vibrant…
Independence Day
4th of July, Independence Day, of course, is a grand event that takes place annually…
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is an international exposition of living cultural heritage annually produced outdoors…
Memorial Day
Memorial Day ceremonies including speeches, military bands and keynote addresses take place late May. Wreaths…
Easter Egg Roll
One of the oldest and most unique traditions in presidential history, the annual Easter Egg…
St. Patricks Day
St. Patricks Day is celebrated mid-March with a display of impressive parades down Constitution Avenue.…
Smithsonian Kite Festival
The Smithsonian Kite Festival, traditionally part of the Cherry Blossom Festival, also takes place late…
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Hundreds of thousands of city residents and visitors from across the globe make it a…
Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
Washingtonians honor Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday on 12 February with a Presidential wreath laying ceremony and…
Mardi Gras
During the last Tuesday (Fat Tuesday) of the month, Mardi Gras is celebrated with great…
Orchid Show
Held in mid-January at the U.S. Botanic Garden, this show is a visual treat for…
Restaurant Week
Mid-January, the city puts on a gourmet festival called Restaurant Week with more than 100…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed with a…
Chinese new year celebration
Chinatown is witness to the joyous celebration that takes place on Chinese New Year’s Day.…