Schedule of Events:

Oxon Run Pinknic and Kite Fly

Join us at Oxon Run Park in Ward 8 for our annual Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly on April 6, 2025! We will host kite programming, entertainment, and more in coordination with the Blossom Kite Festival.

11:00 am - 6:00 pm: Art Blooms

Celebrate the arrival of spring at Mosaic District's two-day festival, Art Blooms at Mosaic, in partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival. As cherry blossoms paint the season with their beauty, join us for a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community.

In collaboration with URBNmarket and FRESHFARM, Mosaic transforms into a lively outdoor festival featuring: Over 110+ handmade and vintage vendors from URBNmarket. Fresh produce and treats from FRESHFARM's 60+ local vendors. Family-friendly activities, including a kids' game corner, petting zoo, cherry blossom-inspired arts and crafts, face painting, and painting stations.
Live music: Performances will take center stage on Strawberry Lane, featuring local bands/artists.

Tommy McFly returns to Mosaic as official Emcee.
Spring-themed Selfie Stations presented by Merrifield Garden Center.
Sip and Stroll: Sip on your favorite cocktail while shopping at Mosaic! Stop by participating locations to grab a drink and enjoy it on the go.

Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile, 5K and Kids Run
5K
5K features 8,000 runners parading down Pennsylvania Ave., NW

10 Mile
10 Mile attracts 18,000 runners to the Washington Monument Grounds to run a course past all the prime blossom locations.

Kids run
Kids Run features 600 Kids on Pennsylvania Ave.

12:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Jazz and Blossoms

Spring in D.C. is all about energy, creativity, and new beginnings-and Jazz and Blossoms brings it all together in the heart of Downtown. Join us on Sunday, April 6 from 12:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for live performances, interactive art, and all-day vibes at Franklin Park.

Legendary hip-hop group Arrested Development will headline the main stage. You’ll love the hands-on creative experiences—from graffiti canvas painting to haiku writing. Whether you’re here to roller skate, double dutch, or just soak in the music, this is where art and culture meet in full bloom.

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Tidal Basin Welcome Area and ANA Stage

Witness peak bloom at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, while also experiencing entertainment representing Japanese, American, and other cultures!

Live performances among the blossoms at the Tidal Basin celebrate the longstanding friendship between the U.S. and Japan with a dynamic, cross-cultural mix of American, Japanese, and other performing arts. This year, we are expecting over 100 performances on the ANA Stage. Get ready to experience a variety of genres: Americana,  Bluegrass, Country, Jazz, Pop, RandB, and Rock. Expect a diverse array of dance styles and performances, including Japanese, Eastern European, Colombian, Indian, Flamenco, Tap and Clogging, Zumba, and double dutch!

Performance Schedule:

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Vishious Vicinity
12:50 pm - 01:20 pm: Tangerine
01:40 pm - 02:40 pm: Wrong Sister
03:00 pm - 04:00 pm: deTournai
04:20 pm - 05:10 pm: Moongold
05:30 pm - 06:00 pm: UKRAINIAN professional vocal band VODA