EVENTS MAJOR EVENTS IN The nation’s capital is a prime destination for exciting events year after year. 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. 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 fi reworks on the National Mall and the free A Capitol Fourth concert. Mubadala Citi DC Open One of the city’s fi nest 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. SUMMER 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 fi xe menus for brunch, lunch and dinner in winter, and again in summer. WINTER 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. FALL National Cherry Blossom Festival Nothing signifi es 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. SPRING EXPLORE MORE FIND MORE EVENTS AT WASHINGTON.ORG/EVENTS Events 36 EVENT PL ANNING GUIDE j smithsonian folklife festival
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