Events and Happenings

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is a national as well as internationally renowned festival representing the family reunion. Started in 1967, it has brought more than 16,000 musicians, artists, craftsmen, workers ...

The Caribbean Carnival was initiated in the year 1993 and is an annual affair. It draws 300,000 spectators and is the most popular event. The Carnival features a parade with ...

National Cherry Blossom Festival is dedicated to blossoms of Japanese cherry trees circling the Tidal Basin. It is an extraordinary site and a large number of visitors gather just to ...

Washington Jewish Film Festival is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive Jewish film festivals. Held in December, this festival boasts exciting movies from Jewish filmmakers around the world. ...

Started in the year 1975, Capital Pride is a nine day festival and is the fourth largest gay pride event in the United States. The main focus is on diversity, ...

National Book Festival is a festival for all literary scholars and even for those who do not read much. It is a celebration of books, reading and the joy they ...