Celebrate Spring at the Home of the Cherry Blossoms® with the Annual Free Spring Festival
Featuring Live Music, Wellness Demos, Family-Friendly Activities, and a Fireworks Display
Kick off cherry blossom season and the arrival of spring at Bloomaroo at The Wharf. The free spring festival features family-friendly activities, including crafts, a haiku creation station, face painting, balloon animals, and more. Start the day with wellness activities, cooking demos, fresh produce for seniors, and more with UnitedHealthcare and Hillcrest. Dance and sing along to live music performances on multiple stages by The Julia Her Band, Cat 5, Pink PaLiSh, Umami House Band, Jimi Smooth & HitTime, Too Much Talent, and more. Guests can also enjoy cherry blossom-inspired cocktails with TYKU Sake at participating Wharf restaurants or at the festival’s Blossom Bars. Make sure to stick around for the blossom-themed fireworks over the water to end the night.
WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
WHAT:
Activities & Fireworks
- 12:00 PM – 4:00PM: Social Harvest Community Day in Market Square with UnitedHealthCare and Hillcrest featuring Chef Huda (www.ChefHuda.com)
- 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Live music across The Wharf’s outdoor stages
- 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Family-friendly activities throughout the site
- ~8:00 PM: Blossom Fireworks
Music & Cultural Performances
- District Pier Stage
- Perfekt Blend
- Pink PaLiSh
- The Julia Her Band
- Cat 5
- M Street Landing Stage
- Rocknoceros
- City Sing And Play
- Jimi Smooth & HitTime
- The Grove Stage
- DC Judo
- Umami House Band
- DMV Sumo
- DJ Les Talusan
- Market Pier Stage
- DJ Troy
- Too Much Talent Band
*Please note, the lineup is subject to change, and exact performance times will be determined day of.
WHERE: Activities will take place throughout The Wharf neighborhood along Wharf Street, District Pier (101 District Square SW) and Transit Pier (970 Wharf Street SW).
The Wharf offers a front-row view of the cherry trees in East Potomac Park. For those wanting a close-up view of DC’s famous blossoms on the water, there are various options available at The Wharf, including Water Taxi rides, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more. Visit here to discover more about these one-of-a-kind cherry blossom experiences.
HOW: This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit wharfdc.com/bloomaroo/ and follow @TheWharfDC on FB, IG, X, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Photos are available for media use here. Credit can be given as Courtesy of The Wharf, Washington DC.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Meredith Elliott – meredith@thebrandguild.com | 804.539.3430
ABOUT THE WHARF
The Wharf is a mile-long neighborhood along the Washington Channel. Encompassing more than 3.5 million square feet of development, The Wharf is home to a remarkable collection of residences, offices, hotels, shops, restaurants, cultural uses, marinas, and public spaces.
Located just blocks from the National Mall and in close proximity to Metro, The Wharf features panoramic waterfront views from its parks, plazas, and piers. The Wharf has quickly become one of the District’s most popular neighborhoods with diverse and engaging community events bringing together residents and visitors alike. More information about The Wharf is available at wharfdc.com.