1. National Cherry Blossom Festival
Photo:Â Matthew Borkoski
2. Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Photo:Â Circus Arts Photos
3. National Independence Day Parade
Photo: Courtesy of the National Independence Day Parade
4. Capital Pride
Photo: Courtesy of the Points Guy
5. Rolling Thunder
Photo:Â Lee Stalsworth
6. St. Patrick's Parade of Washington, D.C.
Photo:Â Senior Airman Delano Scott
7. Chinese New Year Parade and Festival
Photo:Â S Pakhrin
8. Susan G. Komen Washington, D.C. Race for the Cure
Photo: Courtesy of Susan G. Komen Foundation
9. Walk & 5K to End H.I.V.
Photo:Â Edward Le Poulin
10. Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair
Photo:Â Andrew Schwartz
11. Virginia Scottish Games & Festival
Photo:Â Gjeterhund Photography
12. Shamrock Fest
Photo: Courtesy of Shamrock Fest