150 Years of Thrills!
On May 17, be part of history at Pimlico Race Course—home of the Preakness Stakes. Feel the thunder of 18 magnificent thoroughbreds as they thunder down the stretch, cheer alongside 100,000 passionate fans, and toast the moment with a signature Black‑Eyed Susan. From Maryland crab cakes to fashion on the infield, it’s more than a race—it’s a century‑and‑a‑half celebration.
LOOK BACK AT PREAKNESS 149The 100th running of the Virginia Gold Cup races will be held at Great Meadow, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
The legendary annual Virginia Gold Cup steeplechasing classic, now runs before a sellout crowd of over 60,000 people.
The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show returns to the historic seaport town of Annapolis every April to showcase new and brokerage boats including catamarans, monohulls, family cruisers, daysailers, and inflatables.
To make room for the scheduled construction around Annapolis City Dock, the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show will be moving further into Ego Alley during the event’s run.
MORE EVENT INFO10am - 12:30pm (between 7th and 17th Streets)
The Nation’s Springtime Parade is an amazing sight on Constitution Avenue you should not miss! Grand colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a spectacle of music and showmanship celebrating spring in DC.
Announcing this year’s Parade special guest, Princess Ariel, along with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World® Resort!
Over two days, Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival brings Japan into the heart of the Nation’s Capitol. Stretching from 3rd to 7th Streets NW on Pennsylvania Ave at the base of Capitol Hill, the festival features over 24 hours of Japanese cultural performances, authentic Japanese food and beverages, handmade Japanese crafts, and so much more.
MORE EVENT INFOStumpy is gone but not forgotten. Thousands visited the little cherry tree last spring to say goodbye before it was removed as part of the National Park Service’s efforts to repair the seawalls along the Tidal Basin.
The inaugural Stumpy’s Petals and Paddles Race at the Tidal Basin on March 20, 2025 from 4-7pm promises an exciting and vibrant kick-off to spring and the National Cherry Blossom Festival. This event, in Stumpy's honor, invites participants of all ages to race pedal boats across the iconic Tidal Basin.
Members of the general public can take part in National Wreaths Across America Day, beginning at 8 am. Volunteers may place wreaths at the base of a veteran’s headstone or columbarium niche to honor their legacy and remember their sacrifice. Registration is not required.
On January 11, 2025 volunteers are invited to participate in "Wreaths Out," in which wreaths are removed from the cemetery. This event is another excellent opportunity to honor our military members' service and sacrifice.
EVENT INFO/HIGHLIGHTSThe 32nd Annual Holiday Boat Parade & Celebration at The Wharf in Washington, DC, took place on December 7, 2024, as scheduled. The event was a another huge success, featuring over 60 decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel, accompanied by various landside festivities.
The Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, DC, is currently home to OSGEMEOS: Endless Story, a spellbinding exhibition that transports viewers into a world of vibrant colors, whimsical characters, and immersive storytelling.
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