Petalpalooza at The Yards
200 M Street SE
The Yards celebrates cherry blossom season with Petalpalooza on April 4 from 1:00–9:00 PM along the Anacostia River. Part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, this all-ages outdoor event features live music, art installations, roaming performers, family-friendly activities, and a cashless beverage garden.
The evening concludes with the official festival fireworks show set to music at 8:30 PM. In addition to the festivities, visitors can enjoy limited-time seasonal treats from local favorites, including a Cherry Blossom Matcha Latte and Croissant Cube from Maman, and the Cielo Sakura cocktail from Taqueria XOCHI.
Free and open to the public, the event offers a vibrant way to celebrate spring with waterfront views, entertainment, and cherry blossom-inspired bites and drinks.