The Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington D.C. 2009

The Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington D.C. is a gigantic event that normally draws upwards of 110,000 people. This parade provides fun for all ages, with events that are sure to please everybody. It is necessary to plan your day at the Cherry Blossom Parade due to the sheer number of people. Here is some information that may help you guide your day:

The Cherry Blossom Parade will be happening on April 4th, from 10 A.M. to Noon, beginning at 7th street and ending around 17th street along Constitution Avenue. The Cherry Blossom parade passes by many attractions that are worth visiting such as the White House and the Department of Justice. Feel free to straggle on and off the parade course if you see something that you would like to visit. Try to plan ahead on what you are going to visit along the way as the Cherry Blossom parade will only last for about two hours.

Due to the Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington D.C. being one of the biggest events in one of the most tourist heavy cities, parking will be severely limited and hotels will be packed as well. Try to avoid driving and parking around this area of Washington D.C. as much as possible. Your two best options are either the metro station, or good old walking. The closest metro stations to the parade are: Federal Triangle, Archives/Navy Memorial, and Smithsonian. Try to get a hotel relatively close to these stations and walk your way over. It will be very hard to get a good room around the event, so learning about the metro system will help you a lot.
If you find it absolutely necessary to park at the National Mall, you might find this website helpful.

Try to arrive at the event around 8:45 or 9:00 to save your spot for the Cherry Blossom Parade. People in Washington D.C. are very fond of this event, and as such they will have the knowledge of the event that you don't. Try to show up as early as possible to get your spot. You can purchase a reserved seat for $17 dollars at this website.

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