Source Event Planner - 2024 Event Planning Guide
Major Events of 2024
2023-12-07 08:38:54
The nation’s capital is a prime destination for exciting events year after year.
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SPRING
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Nothing signifies spring in the District like the blooming of cherry blossom trees, celebrated through a beloved festival of events held from March 20 – April 14, 2024.
Paying tribute to DC’s thriving international culture, the month-long May festival features embassy open houses and special programming.
Thousands of visitors flock to DC for a celebration of the city’s dynamic LGBTQ+ community, which features the popular Pride parade, festival and concert held in June.
SUMMER
Located on the National Mall, the free festival honors cultural traditions from communities all over the world with performances, demonstrations, food and a vibrant marketplace.
Fourth of July
The nation’s capital celebrates Independence Day with spectacular fireworks on the National Mall and the free A Capitol Fourth concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
One of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in tennis is held at the Rock Creek Tennis Center and draws top-tier international talent from the men’s and women’s circuits.
Experience a diverse selection of national and international jazz masters at venues across the city over Labor Day weekend.
FALL
In late September, explore DC’s distinct neighborhoods through dozens of free guided tours.
Theatre Week
Over 35 DC-area venues celebrate the new season of theater with dozens of shows at low prices.
WINTER
Spectacular wintertime treats await from late November through late December at DC’s beloved downtown bazaar. Live performances, warm drinks and doughnuts complete the scene.
National Christmas Tree & National Menorah
Kicking off with pageantry and performances, the tree glows nightly throughout the holiday season while the 30-foot-tall Menorah is illuminated on each night of Hanukkah.
Winter Restaurant Week
Restaurants all over the DC region offer discounted prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch and dinner in winter, and again in summer.
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