Saturday, April 11, 2026
11:00 AM
Constitution Avenue NW between 7th and 17th Streets
One of DC's largest spectator events, the energy-filled National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC runs for 10 blocks along iconic Constitution Avenue. Giant colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a grand spectacle of music and showmanship seen only once a year during the Festival.
The Parade steps off from 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW in front of the National Archives at 11:00 AM and runs approximately 2 hours. The Parade travels westbound along Constitution Avenue NW arriving in the West End at approximately 11:30 AM and concluding at 1:30 PM.
Ticket Options:
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
Terms and Conditions:
The Parade is a RAIN OR SHINE event. The use of umbrellas in the grandstand bleachers is discouraged.
Every guest needs a ticket, except children under the age of two. Children under two without tickets must sit on the lap of a ticket holder.
The use of strollers in the grandstand bleachers is discouraged as there is no storage space.
Extend your day in Downtown Washington, DC!
After enjoying the Parade, visit our neighbor: Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival produced by the Japan-America Society of Washington DC. Celebrate the rich traditions of Japanese culture with performances on four stages, fascinating demonstrations, unique merchants, sake tasting pavilion, food vendors, and more!