The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring celebration in Washington, D.C., commemorating the March 27, 1912, gift of Japanese cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City to the city of Washington, D.C. Ozaki gave the trees to enhance the growing friendship between the United States and Japan and also celebrate the continued close relationship between the two nations. Large and colorful helium balloons, floats, marching bands from across the country, music and showmanship are parts of the Festival's parade and other events

The Nation’s Springtime Parade is returning to Constitution Avenue on Saturday, April 15, 2023 — reserve your seats today! Grand colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a spectacle of music and showmanship celebrating spring in Washington, DC.

Important Dates

11/26 - 1st trip payment due
12/14 - Trip Rehearsal CANCELED
1/18 - 2nd trip payment due
1/30 - Trip Rehearsal 6-8:30
2/2  - Trip Information Meeting 
​       - Final Payment due POSTPONED
2/8  - Rooming List Due
2/13 - Trip Rehearsal 6-8:30
3/13 - Trip Rehearsal 6-8:30
4/12 - Trip Rehearsal 6-8:30
​       - Baggage Check
4/13 - Report at 5:15am to CPPHS Theater for 6am departure