Washington, D.C

Holidays and Festivals

JANUARY
Martin Luther King, Jr., birthday observance

The White House, home to every U.S. president since the second president John Adams, hosts public tours and events throughout the year. ()

FEBRUARY
Chinese New Year Parade

FEBRUARY-MARCH
Washington Boat Show
Washington International Flower & Garden Show

MARCH
D.C. Spring Antiques Fair
Harambee Carnival
Patuxent Wildlife Art Show & Sale
Smithsonian Kite Festival
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Washington Flower & Garden Show

MARCH-APRIL
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Spring Flower Show

APRIL
Dulles International Antiques Show & Sale
National Cherry Blossom Parade
Smithsonian's Craft Show
White House Easter Egg Roll
White House Spring Garden Tours

APRIL-MAY
Washington International Filmfest

MAY
Candlelight Vigil
Goodwill Embassy Tour
International Gem & Jewelry Show
Memorial Day Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery
Washington National Cathedral Flower Mart

JUNE-JULY
Festival of American Folklife

JUNE-AUGUST
Jazz Art Festival

JULY
Founder's Day Water Lily Festival
Independence Day Parade

JULY-AUGUST
Washington Theatre Festival

SEPTEMBER
Adams-Morgan Day

OCTOBER
Marine Corps Marathon
Taste of D.C.

DECEMBER
D.C. Winter Antiques Fair
National Christmas Tree Lighting/Pageant of Peace
Washington Craft Show
White House Christmas Tours

DECEMBER-JANUARY
Capital Area Auto Show
Christmas on "S" Street
Victorian Holiday Festival in Historic Georgetown