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Just in time for Spring, and complete with 16 marching bands, Cherry Blossom queens from both the U.S. and Japan, dance and drum teams, antique cars, clowns and even the National Cherry Blossom Festival All-Star Tap Dance Team, the annual National Cherry Blossom Parade is sure to delight everyone.
National Cherry Blossom Parade
Constitution Avenue between 7th and [...]
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As part of the Cherry Blossom Festival, tonight at the Southwest Waterfront is the fourth annual Prelude to the Fireworks and fireworks display.
The event includes three hours of family entertainment including music, kids crafts and food from local restaurants.
Dates and Time - Saturday, April 7. The festival begins at 5:30 with the fireworks starting at [...]
When you think of a great movie experience in DC, we have several fun theaters including one theater that offers a full cocktail bar, but no more popular than the ultimate movie experience – IMAX large format theaters.
The IMAX is considered to be one of the ultimate film watching experiences. Starting with a large-format film, (70mm, [...]
It’s almost Easter so it’s time for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
Just a couple weeks before the White House Spring Garden Tour, the Easter Egg Roll is another annual tradition that’s actually a race where children push a hard-boiled egg across the South Lawn of the White House using only a long-handled spoon. Usually, [...]
The Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom and definately worth the trip, so I’ll let my photos do the talking.
Nearest Metro subway station – Federal Triangle - Blue and Orange line, then a 1/2 block walk to Constitution Ave. or Smithsonian - Blue and Orange lines, then a 3 block walk.
Parking - Street parking is available, but [...]
It’s baseball season again and the Washington Nationals had their home opener yesterday against the Florida Marlins.
In Spring training, the Nats were 6 and 6 with 2 ties. And after a fifth-place finish last year, and some serious questions about team unity, the Nats have high hopes for this year’s season. With a new manager [...]
Mary Jo, who writes both The Seattle Traveler and Fly Away Cafe’, as well as heading up b5media’s Travel & Culture team, is hosting a Carnival of Cities with great articles from ten different travel blogs.
So check it out!!
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Today in 1792, the U.S. Mint was established by an act of Congress with the Coinage Act of 1792. The first mint, was established in Philadelphia, with additional mints located in Denver, San Francisco, West Point, NY and the U.S. Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, KY.
The role of the mint is to produce not only [...]
12th Annual Bunnyland
Butler’s Orchard in suburban Germantown, Maryland is a family-owned 300-acre farm where you can pick your own fruit, vegetables and flowers. They also sell jams & jellies, honey, maple syrup, gourmet condiments, apple cider and hand-made gifts.
While the picking season doesn’t start until late May with strawberries, over the Easter season, your [...]
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