About Washington Festivals

(Washington, District of Columbia, DC, USA)

The capital of America, Washington DC is a rich and cultural city, offering a considerable selection of year-round festivals and celebrations, many of which incorporate live entertainment and parades.

Popular festivals in Washington include the following events.

Annual Washington Festivals

• February: Famous Birthdays in February, with a range of celebrations based around the birthdays of ex-US presidents Lincoln and Washington, together with notable author Fredrick Douglas
• March: St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, held each year on March 17th, with a range of festivals, processions of floats and live music around the city
• April: Cherry Blossom Festival, taking place each year throughout the month of April in the major parks and gardens, including the popular Japanese Lantern Lighting Ceremony
• April: Filmfest DC, held at the end of the month, in a range of cinemas, theaters and museums around the center of Washington DC
• May: Memorial Day Jazz Festival, a major jazz event taking place each year on the last Monday of the month, in nearby Alexandria
• June: Capital Jazz Fest in June, popular two-day jazz festival, attracting many acclaimed musicians and jazz bands
• June: Shakespeare in the Park, held over two weeks, with a number of free performances in Rock Creek Park



• July: Independence Day, a major event throughout Washington and the whole of the USA, commemorating the country's independence in a spectacular fashion
• July: Latino Festival, taking place during the last weekend of the month, including a range of food and music in the Latino district
• October: Taste of DC, the biggest yearly outdoor food and music event is this region of America, with numerous festivities taking place at various restaurants all over Washington DC
• December: National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, marking the official start of the seasonal festivities in the city

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Address: 801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia (DC), 20001, USA
Tel: +1 202 249 3000
Website: www.dcconvention.com/