SOURCE: National Cherry Blossom Festival & Wharf DC
WHAT: Petalpalooza
WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 1 PM to 9 PM
WHERE: Capitol Riverfront
Navy Yard Metro (Dept of Transportation Exit)
Fireworks also visible from Anacostia Park
https://www.facebook.com/events/883622195143583/
OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA
Celebrate spring at Petalpalooza, for a full day of live music and engaging activities!
This day-long all-ages celebration brings art, music, and play to multiple outdoor stages, interactive art installations, a cashless beverage garden, family-friendly hands-on activities, roaming entertainers, and more, all along the banks of the Anacostia River. The evening is capped by the dazzling choreographed Official National Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks Show set to music starting at 8:30 PM.
This event is FREE and fun for all ages.
Times and activities are subject to change.
What’s Happening at Petalpalooza presented by Chase
*Please note, these listings are subject to change
ZONE 1:FLOWER POWER ZONE (NAVY YARD/BALLPARK METRO)
Rock Climbing Wall – 24ft rockwall with 3 routes that engages participants of all ages and activity level
Participant/Activity tents
Cherry Blossom Follies (Art in Bloom presented by Amazon) – wooden cherry blossom cutouts with slits on the sides that enable pieces to be fit together and built into interactive 3D sculptures
Metro Transit Police Department – interactive games and giveaways
iHeart – step and repeat with cherry blossoms and station logos, table tent prizes games, yard games
Hands on Heart – teaching first aid
Mobile Rock Climbing Wall – 24 foot climbing wall
Movement Gyms – on the ground climbing games and climbing skills demonstrations
Paragon / Evolve – protein shake giveaways
Harris Teeter – truck activation with tent + giveaways
National Children Museum – blossom-themed kids flower craft activity
Stage
Yoga/Music – instructor on stage engaging the crowd in relaxing exercises to the beat of the music ; mobility and fitness classes
Mayweather Gym
Food Trucks + Picnic tables
ZONE 2: ADULT FUN ZONE (TINGEY PLAZA)
Large Yard Games
Picnic Tables / Hammocks – tables and hammocks are spread out through the zone providing rest spots
Body Marbling – festival goers become art, utilizing hydrodynamics to transfer glowing, swirling patterns onto skin
Dunk it with Dunkin’ Donuts – dunking game with pink basketballs; coffee samples and giveaways
My Eye Dr. – swag giveaways (Silent Disco sponsor)
Food and Bev
Food Trucks
Official Cocktail Bar – Blossom Beverage canned cocktails
DC Water Quench Buggy
Music – Live DJ
SILENT DISCO – participants are able to tune in to their desired channel through individual headsets providing personalized experiences
Latin Dance, Today’s Hits – by request
Schedule:
2pm-2:30pm; 3:30pm-4:00pm; 5pm-5:30pm; 6:30pm-7pm
limited fun swag giveaway items for first 50 participants in each session!
ZONE 3: BLOSSOM MAIN HUB (YARDS PARK)
On-Site Activations
Chase Sponsor Lounge
Beverage Garden + Kirin Lounge
Opici Wine Bar + Kirin Beer Bar
Merchandise Tent
Petalpalooza Art Market – Black Girl Art Show – celebration of black female artists using varying forms of media with the central theme of vibrancy, organic, floral inspired
Sundeck – Gardening Activity Stations – sponsored by Chase
Decorate your own Pot
Plant a seedling
DC Beekeepers – education and hive observatory
DC Lottery – games and giveaways
Picnic Tables / Hammocks
Origami Boat Activity – inviting event goers to decorate and create origami boats to test out in the canal basin
DC Water – Tent with giveaways
Stage Performances
Jazzy Blu
Mama Moon and the Rumpshakers
Max Rosado
Black Alley
Everyday Everybody
Food Vendors
ZONE 4: THE BUDDING BLOSSOM ZONE (THE GREAT LAWN)
On-Site Activations
Mars Petcare – pet-friendly giveaways / photo op
Balloon twisters
Anacostia River Festival – photo activation, giveaways and jump ropers
CRBID’s Blossom Arbor – Public Art Activity + Installation
Student Art Showcase display
Washington Performing Arts – musical instrument petting zoo
Stage Performances
1pm Justin Trawick
2pm Crazy Legz
3pm Pam Ward
4pm Honest Lee Soul
5pm Future Band
6pm The Experience Band
7pm DuPont Brass
++Double Dutch Jump Rope performances and crowd engagement throughout the day
ZONE 5: THE ‘202’ IN BLOOM ZONE (DIAMOND TEAGUE PARK)
On-Site Activations
Kayak Painting Activity – event goers have a chance to contribute to the design of kayak(s) that will highlight the waterfront and the fun activities to come!
Harbor Patrol – T-shirt Press Craft
Picnic Tables/ Hammocks
BetMGM – Game + Prizes – XL Plinko Board + photo op
Hands on Heart – first aid training and info
Stage Performances Lineup
Tre Charles
Flowerbomb
Massie
Perro Sombra
Blacc Print Experience
Food Offerings – TBD
https://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/quintet-at-national-gallery-of-art/
