Washington DC Event Planner Guide - 2025 Event Planning Guide
Major Events
2024-12-06 02:45:38
MAJOR EVENTS IN 2025
The nation’s capital is a prime destination for exciting events year after year.
WINTER
DowntownDC Holiday Market
Spectacular wintertime vibes await from late November through late December at DC’s beloved downtown bazaar. Live performances, 110 vendors, family-friendly activations and food and drink options 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.
U.S. Presidential Inauguration
Witness American history as the next President of the U.S. is sworn in with a ceremony and parade.
Winter Restaurant Week
Restaurants all over the DC region off er discounted prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch and dinner in winter, and again in summer.
SPRING
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Nothing signifies spring in the District like the blooming of cherry blossom trees, celebrated through an annual festival of events held from March 20 – April 13, 2025.
Passport DC
Paying tribute to DC’s thriving international culture, the month-long May festival features embassy open houses and special programming.
WorldPride
The global celebration of love, diversity and unity comes to the capital city with major festivities including a dance festival, parade and concert from May 23 – June 8, 2025.
SUMMER
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Held on the National Mall, the free festival honors cultural traditions from global communities with performances, demonstrations and a bustling marketplace.
Fourth of July
Celebrate Independence Day with spectacular fireworks on the National Mall and the free A Capitol Fourth concert.
Mubadala Citi DC Open
One of the city’s finest sporting traditions is held at the Rock Creek Tennis Center and draws top-tier international men’s and women’s talent.
DC JazzFest
Experience a diverse selection of national and international jazz masters at venues across the city over Labor Day weekend.
FALL
WalkingTown DC
In 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.
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