The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade takes place this Saturday in Washington, DC. The event will be hosted by WJLA7 News personalities and will feature appearances by The Bachelorette’s Charity Lawson, “Special Guests” Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, along with musical performances by the Sugarhill Gang and American Idol finalist Colin Stough.
Per the the National Cherry Blossom Festival: National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC — the nation’s springtime parade — returns Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., during the Festival’s spectacular finale weekend.
The colorful celebration marches down Washington, D.C.’s iconic Constitution Avenue NW, spanning 7th and 17th Streets. The Parade is free for viewing on the street, and limited individual and group Grandstand tickets are available for purchase.
The Parade will feature world-class entertainers, as well as elaborate floats and balloons, marching bands from across the nation, performances from local artists, youth groups, choirs, costume characters, and much more.
WHAT: National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC
WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2024 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Constitution Ave. NW, between 7th and 17th Streets NW.
*Media check-in is at 7th and Madison and begins at 6:30 a.m.
WHO:
Hosts:
– Robert Burton, 7News
– Eileen Wheelan, 7News
– Carson Kressley
– Victoria Sanchez, 7News
Special appearances include:
– Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney World Resort, 2024 Grand Marshal
– Special Guests Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
– The Bachelorette‘s Charity Lawson
– Miss District of Columbia Jude Mabone
Performances by:
– The Sugarhill Gang
– American Idol 2023 top three finalist, Colin Stough
– The Voice Season 24 contestant Jacquie Roar
– Martha Wash
– Nolan Almeida from the “Peter Pan” National Tour
– The Funky Bunch
– Mambo Sauce
– Voices of Classic Soul
– National Children’s Chorus