December 3: The US Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at 5pm on the West Lawn, US Capitol, East end of the National Mall, First Street SE. This ceremony is one of the most cherished traditions in the nation’s capital.
December 5: The 102nd Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony!Washingtonians, mark your calendars! The 102nd Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place Thursday, December 5, 2024 on The Ellipse at the White House and President’s Park. Exactly one week after Thanksgiving, the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will help Washingtonians and visitors alike kick off the holiday season.
December 7: Happening on December 7, 2024, the 32nd Annual Holiday Boat Parade & Party at The Wharf. Celebrate the holiday season with this iconic DC event that features 60+ creatively decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. Enjoy live music from Yani the Band on District Pier. There will be ornament decorating, holiday karaoke, s’mores at Camp Wharf, and an opportunity to visit with Santa. There is a beautiful 45ft illuminated Christmas tree on District Pier as well. At 8pm, a spectacular fireworks salute will conclude the boat parade.
January 24 - February 1 2025 MSP Polar Bear Plunge will again be held at Sandy Point State Park, MD. The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge benefits Special Olympics Maryland. Register for one of the following: Super Plunge January 24-25th // Cool Schools January 29th & 30th // Police Plunge January 31st // Corporate Plunge January 31st // Maryland Plunge February 1st.
January 31 - February 9: The Washington, DC Auto Show is the largest public show in the nation's capital. Over its many years, this beloved and historic DC tradition has attracted Washingtonians of all stripes – and political affiliations. The show will again be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Visitors enjoy the annual trek for the entertainment, as much as for the experience of viewing the hundreds of cars on exhibit.
January 31 - February 9: The Washington, DC Auto Show is the largest public show in the nation's capital. Over its many years, this beloved and historic DC tradition has attracted Washingtonians of all stripes – and political affiliations. The show will again be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Visitors enjoy the annual trek for the entertainment, as much as for the experience of viewing the hundreds of cars on exhibit.
March 20 - April 23: NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
March 14: Pink Tie Party to be held at Union Station Washington DC.
March 22: Opening Ceremony to be held at the Warner Theatre, 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004 from 5-6:30pm.
March 29: Blossom Kite Festival at the Washington Monument Grounds from 10am-4pm.
April 5: Petalpalooza at Capital Riverfront from 1-9pm. The evening end with the dazzling choreographed Official National Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks show set to music starting at 8:30pm.
April 12: National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC (between 7th and 17th Streets) from 10am-12pm.