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1. National Geographic Debuts Exhibit With Chinese Dragon, Tented Lounge

2. Obama's First State Dinner Calls on Marcus Samuelsson, Jennifer Hudson

3. 8 New Venues for Washington Holiday Parties That Won't Break the Bank

4. P.C.M.A. Honors Wardman Park, Fairmont at First Nighttime Annual Meeting

5. Art Basel Preview: New Convention Center Layout, Giant Beach Structure for Audi

6. Eldon Luxury Suites: Spacious Penthouses for Receptions

7. New Moon Premiere Beckons 10,000 People and 2 Live Wolves

8. MoMA Gets Suitably Whimsical and Macabre for Tim Burton Tribute

9. Masked Raconteurs Tell Tales at Moth Ball, and I Have a Blast

10. 8 Handy Gifts for Meeting Attendees

FROM NEW YORK

Morgan Loft Penthouse: Temporary Venue for Holiday Season

Sustainable Label Opens SoHo Pop-Up With Community Center Sensibility

Clinique and Teen Vogue Bring Young Women to Beauty Tour, Send Them Online

Masked Raconteurs Tell Tales at Moth Ball, and I Have a Blast

Gap, Banana Republic, American Eagle Open Stores With Musical Performances

MoMA Gets Suitably Whimsical and Macabre for Tim Burton Tribute

3 New Hotel Restaurants for Business Entertaining, Private Groups

Nintendo Launches New Mario Game With Look Back at Franchise History

Scripted Models Play Up Key Notes at Victoria's Secret Fragrance Preview

Ad Age Looks to Boost Conference Interaction With Beer Tasting, Lounge Seating

FROM LOS ANGELES

American Music Awards Begin With Redesigned Arrivals, End With Downsized After-Party

Bouchon: Thomas Keller in Beverly Hills, With Indoor/Outdoor Dining, Private Room

Us Weekly Takes to Voyeur With Scantily Clad Models, Burlesque Feel

6 New Venues for Los Angeles Holiday Parties

New Moon Premiere Beckons 10,000 People and 2 Live Wolves

$4 Million MOCA Gala Breaks Fund-Raising Records

Chrysalis Benefit Cuts Ticket Prices in Half, Draws Same Crowd

MOCA Gala Spawning Arty Online Auction—Including Gehry's Hat for Gaga—Through November 30

Wende Museum Closes Wilshire for Cold War Anniversary Celebration

3 Ideas for Stylish, Eco-Friendly Events

News Archive for Susan G. Komen Global Race For The Cure

FEATURE 06.22.09 11:30 AM

Washington's Top Parades, Walks & Festivals 2009

National Cherry Blossom Festival
Photo: Courtesy of the National Cherry Blossom Festival

1. National Cherry Blossom Festival
More than one million visitors were expected for this two-week celebration in March and April, which included an opening ceremony at the National Building Museum, musical performances at the Tidal Basin, and a parade led by grand marshal Alex Trebek.

2. Smithsonian Folklife Festival
More than 23,000 musicians, artists, craftspeople, and cooks (along with one million spectators) will descend on the National Mall for this cultural celebration. Slated for June 24 to 28 and July 1 to 5, the festival will focus on Latin American music and Welsh traditions, among other themes.

3. National Black Family Reunion
The National Council of Negro Women organizes this 24-year-old event, expected to bring more than 500,000 participants to the National Mall on September 12 and 13 for a weekend of music, sports, networking, and educational events. MORE >>

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