Washington Festivals
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Festivals in Washington, Washington DC.
What is going on in Washington, Washington DC? Check out this list of festivals: film, music, food, theatre, art and family-friendly festivals. If it is happening in Washington, it is listed here.
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Jun 23 to Jun 24
Taking place on the city's Georgia Avenue, the DC Caribbean Carnival features a parade with 25 colorful bands of masqueraders accompanied by Caribbean music. Dancing is a must at this festival.
Taking place on the city's Georgia Avenue, the DC Caribbean Carnival features a parade with 25 colorful bands of masqueraders accompanied by Caribbean music. Dancing is a must at this festival.
Jun 27 to Jul 01, Jul 04 to Jul 08
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes place on the National Mall and encourages visitors to interact with people of varied cultures. The festival features ethnic music, song, dance, crafts, cooking demonstrations and storytelling.
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes place on the National Mall and encourages visitors to interact with people of varied cultures. The festival features ethnic music, song, dance, crafts, cooking demonstrations and storytelling.
- National Mall Address: Between Constitution & Independence Avenues SW Washington DC USA
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The Washington D.C. International Wine & Food Festival is an annual event and is known as the largest indoor wine event in the Mid-Atlantic. Over 200 international wineries participate annually, along with food vendors and manufacturers of related lifestyle products and services. Every year the festival boasts a different theme.
The Washington D.C. International Wine & Food Festival is an annual event and is known as the largest indoor wine event in the Mid-Atlantic. Over 200 international wineries participate annually, along with food vendors and manufacturers of related lifestyle products and services. Every year the festival boasts a different theme.
- Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Address: 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington DC USA 20004-3002
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The Smithsonian Kite Festival is an annual Washington DC event that was founded in 1967 and has become one of the most well-known kite events in the world. It is now a part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival features kite fliers from the United States and other countries. Held on the city's Washington Monument grounds, the festival includes a kite competition, kite displays, live musical performances and much more.
The Smithsonian Kite Festival is an annual Washington DC event that was founded in 1967 and has become one of the most well-known kite events in the world. It is now a part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival features kite fliers from the United States and other countries. Held on the city's Washington Monument grounds, the festival includes a kite competition, kite displays, live musical performances and much more.
- Washington Monument Address: 15th Avenue & Constitution Avenue NW Washington DC USA 20001
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Featuring some of the best, new and exciting films in international cinema today, the Washington DC International Film Fest is held at various venues throughout the city.
Featuring some of the best, new and exciting films in international cinema today, the Washington DC International Film Fest is held at various venues throughout the city.
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival occurs every spring in Washington DC. This festival commemorates the 1912 gift to the city of Washington of 3,000 cherry trees from the mayor of Tokyo. Celebrating the continued friendship between Japan and the United States, this festival features a myriad of events, including a street festival, a parade, art and museum exhibits related to Japanese culture, film showings and more.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival occurs every spring in Washington DC. This festival commemorates the 1912 gift to the city of Washington of 3,000 cherry trees from the mayor of Tokyo. Celebrating the continued friendship between Japan and the United States, this festival features a myriad of events, including a street festival, a parade, art and museum exhibits related to Japanese culture, film showings and more.
