FESTIVAL DATES
March 14-17 | March 21-24 | March 28-31 | April 4-7 | 2024
Enjoy being part of this wonderful annual event in Washington, D.C.!
The presentations at the Tidal Basin Welcome Area and ANA Performance Stage during the Washington D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival celebrate friendship. This theme of friendship is seen in symbolization by the gift of flowering cherry trees from Tokyo to Washington, D.C. On these stages, experience and perform in a showcase of American, Japanese, and international performing arts.
The festival stages are situated among the cherry trees. From these stages, enjoy iconic views of the Washington memorials. The Washington D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival strives to incorporate artists who perform family-friendly dances and music that is upbeat, festive, and reflective of the celebratory nature of the event. Spend three nights in the Washington, D.C. area performing in the nation’s capital and enjoying the cherry blossoms! Ready to get started? Contact us today!
Itinerary
THURSDAY | TOUR WASHINGTON, D.C. | WELCOME DINNER
Arrive in Washington, D.C. and embark on a guided city tour of our nation’s capital city. Visit the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, two iconic features of the capital’s landscape; the Washington Monument, a 178-foot-tall Doric column dedicated to America’s founding father George Washington; the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the newest memorial on the mall; and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a simple and powerful tribute to the service personnel killed and missing in action.
Afterward, check into the hotel located in Alexandria, Virginia. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner as your tour manager previews the days ahead.
FRIDAY | MOUNT VERNON | CONCERT
Breakfast is served at the hotel. Following, board your motorcoach bound for Mount Vernon to tour George Washington’s beautiful estate, museum, and gardens.
In the afternoon, youth ensembles will visit a high school to share a friendship concert with local students, while adult ensembles are invited to perform in senior centers, museums, and other community venues.
This evening, dinner options and cultural activities can be recommended.
SATURDAY | ARLINGTON | FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE
This morning, make a commemorative visit to Arlington National Cemetery where more than 400,000 American servicemen and famous leaders are buried. Among the notable are Presidents William Howard Taft and John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Robert Kennedy. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, containing the remains of soldiers from WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, also rests in the cemetery.
Over the course of the afternoon and evening, ensembles perform for enthusiastic public audiences in the Tidal Basin Welcome Area and on the ANA Performance Stages as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
A post-concert dinner is arranged this evening, along with additional entertainment suggestions.
SUNDAY | WORSHIP SERVICE | DEPARTURE
After breakfast, visit a local church where your ensemble has been invited to sing as part of the morning worship service and to enjoy some time for fellowship with the friendly congregation.
Afterward, depart Washington, D.C. for home or your next destination.
Package
Accommodations
•3 nights at a 3-star quality hotel in Alexandria, Virginia (est. 20 minutes from Washington, D.C. sites) including all service charges and taxes
Transportation
•A private, modern, air-conditioned motor coach with a professional driver is provided for all transportation as described in the itinerary, including round-trip transfer between the airport and hotel
Meals
•Daily breakfast at the hotel
•Dinner on arrival night and departure night, at local restaurants
Tour Manager
•Full-time Music Contact International tour manager to accompany your group during their entire stay, from arrival to departure
Performance Opportunities
• Friendship concert in a local school for youth ensembles
• Concert in senior home, museum or other community setting for adult ensembles
•Performance as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival on the festival stage
•Sing as part of a Sunday worship service at a local church
Complimentary Places
•Two complimentary land packages for every 30 paying travelers in single rooms.
If your choir is interested in staying for a few additional days, please contact us for ideas. We can work with you to create and plan those days to match your choir’s interests.
Inclusions
Accommodations
•3 nights at a 3-star quality hotel in Alexandria, Virginia (est. 20 minutes from Washington, D.C. sites) including all service charges and taxes
Transportation
•A private, modern, air-conditioned motor coach with a professional driver is provided for all transportation as described in the itinerary, including round-trip transfer between the airport and hotel
Meals
•Daily breakfast at the hotel
•Dinner on arrival night and departure night, at local restaurants
Tour Manager
•Full-time Music Contact International tour manager to accompany your group during their entire stay, from arrival to departure
Performance Opportunities
• Friendship concert in a local school for youth ensembles
• Concert in senior home, museum or other community setting for adult ensembles
•Performance as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival on the festival stage
•Sing as part of a Sunday worship service at a local church
Complimentary Places
•Two complimentary land packages for every 30 paying travelers in single rooms.
Additional Trip Days
If your choir is interested in staying for a few additional days, please contact us for ideas. We can work with you to create and plan those days to match your choir’s interests.
Your Tour Includes
Traveler's Resource Website
The site is customized exclusively for your group and is full of exciting and interactive features that you will find informative and helpful before, during, and after the tour.
•Current tour itinerary with full descriptions of each day
•Travel tips including packing lists, exchange rates, and climate charts
•Recommended books, movies, websites, and videos
Online Payment System
Group leaders have the option to use our Online Payment System, which enables you to effortlessly collect payments for your trip. Group leaders receive weekly automated reports with traveler balances and due dates.
Travelers can log in to our secure website to review the cost of their trip and all payment deadlines, register for the trip, and make credit card payments. All travelers receive automated reminders when payments are coming due.
Additional Materials
•Customized handbook for each person traveling with your choir, including a detailed program and travel information.
•Electrical adapters*
•Luggage tags
•Passport holder*
*for international travelers