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Virginia's Premier Celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival

Join us this cherry blossom season for fun, free events across National Landing!

Art of Pink - Art Meets Nightlife
Pink Beats - Live Music and Happy Hour Series

"Pink in the Park," presented by Amazon and produced by the National Landing BID, brings the spring celebration across the Potomac activating parks across National Landing with engaging free programming for all ages.

Pink Beats

Live Music & Happy Hour Series

Thursdays – March 27, April 3 & 10
5 – 8 PM
Water Park

Enjoy a three-part music series on the Water Park stage featuring top local talent programmed by Songbyrd, one of the premier music houses in DC. Guests can enjoy a variety of spring-inspired food and drinks from Water Park kiosks, happy hour deals, and a festive atmosphere with blossom-themed décor, lawn games, and special giveaways.

Special Feature: Art print giveaway from Death by Narwhals (artist Tom Kim)

March 27
Flowers for the Dead

Opening Act: Virg (synth pop/rock)
Headliner: Flowers for the Dead (DMV-based indie/alternative rock)
Special Feature: Strolling magician David Meneses

RSVP On Eventbrite

April 3
Heaven Forbid

Opening Act: Horror Flick (rock/pop/country)
Headliner: Heaven Forbid (DMV-based country)
Special Feature: Haikuist (personalized haikus on demand!)

RSVP On Eventbrite

April 10
Mambo Sauce

Opening Act: Everyday Everybody
Headliner: Mambo Sauce (DMV-based funk/Go-Go)
Special Feature: Death by Narwhals (Tom Kim)

RSVP On Eventbrite

Art of Pink

Art Meets Nightlife

Friday, April 11
5 – 10 PM
Metropolitan Park

Celebrate cherry blossom season – whether rain or shine – with an immersive evening of indoor and outdoor art, music, and food.

Browse a pop-up gallery featuring 90+ artists, enjoy local bites, and catch an electrifying breakdance showcase with beats by DJ Fleg (of Olympic breakdancing fame). Free with RSVP. Art of Pink is produced in collaboration with Studio USAN and the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington.

Blossom Night Market

The Blossom Night Market has been reimagined due to weather impacts, but you can still enjoy a curated collection of local AAPI food vendors, sweet treats, and handcrafted goods.

Grab bites and desserts from:

  • Fat Fish
  • NiHao
  • Chiboo Bakery
  • Homade Sweets
  • Toby's Ice Cream

Sip on Japanese beer, sake, rosé, and non-alcoholic drinks from our pop-up bar on S Elm Street.

Plus, browse artisan goods from talented makers including Peach and Paperie.

RSVP on Eventbrite

LOZ 29 Year Anniversary Jam

Catch an electrifying 1 vs 1 breakdance competition—LOZ 29 Year Anniversary Jam featuring the DMV’s top breakdancers battling it out for the grand prize. DJ Fleg of Olympic breakdancing fame will be spinning throughout the competition. LOZ, the oldest breakdancing crew in the DC region founded by AAPI members, is lauded for their evolution of the breakdancing artform.

RSVP on Eventbrite

Explore BLOOM exhibition

A 1x1 art exhibition featuring cherry blossom-inspired original work by 90 DMV artists. All art pieces are available for purchase. Presented in collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington and Usan Usan. 

RSVP on Eventbrite

Featured Artists

Art of Pink: Specials from Met Park Retailers

During Art of Pink enjoy limited-time treats, sip on seasonal cocktails, and explore special promotions as you take in the vibrant atmosphere of Met Park.

Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream
S Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202
Cool off with a sweet treat from Toby’s Ice Cream Cart, serving up handcrafted seasonal flavors including Cherry Blossom sorbet and a Peeps marshmallow sundae (only available until Easter) in the heart of Met Park.

Taqueria Xochi
1450 S Eads St Suite 32, Arlington, VA 22202
Sip on the cherry blossom-inspired Cielo Rosado – a refreshing cocktail featuring Cenote Reposado, Aperol, rose, sakura, and grapefruit.

HUSTLE
1450 S. Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202
Stay active this season with $10 off single drop-in credits when you use code BLOSSOM10 at checkout.

Good Company (open until 9pm)
Amazon Lobby Pop-Up & Met Park Location
Enjoy cherry blossom-inspired drinks and cocktails at their Amazon Lobby pop-up, plus extended hours and a special seasonal menu at their Met Park location.

Peruvian Brothers
1450 S Eads St Suite 60, Arlington, VA 22202
Stop by Peruvian Brothers and try a their twist on a classic Pisco Sour featuring a grenadine swirl for a vibrant pink hue.

Commonwealth Joe (open until 7pm)
520 12th St S Suite 150, Arlington, VA 22202
Savor seasonal cherry blossom lattes and other hot and cold spring seasonal beverages.

Getting Around

Find your way around the season's events.

Frequently Asked Questions

For Pink in the Pool, advance registration on Eventbrite is required as space is limited. 
For all other events, tickets are not required. Advance registration is encouraged. Please see links below.

Pink in the Pool registration (required)
Pink Beats registration (not required, but encouraged)
Art of Pink (not required, but encouraged)

Below are links to each event location with specifics.

Pink in the Pool, Long Bridge Aquatics Center
Pink Beats, Water Park
Art of Pink, Metropolitan Park

Service animals are always permitted. For Met Park and Water Park events pets must be on leash at all times.  Please remember to pick up after your pet and watch your pet closely around people, kids and other dogs. Pets that are well-behaved and comfortable in noisy, crowded places do best since the events will draw a large crowd and have amplified sound.

Yes!  In the chance there is extreme weather and a cancellation is needed, updates will be shared on our website and social accounts: Instagram, and Facebook

Yes! See map above.

While Pink in the Pool is geared toward families, attendees under 18 are welcome at all events. As always, parental discretion should be exercised.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Pink in the Park is presented by Amazon and produced by National Landing BID with support from JBG Smith, Dweck, and Consumer Technology Association.