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National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC: Lantern Lighting Ceremony
Tidal Basin
Independence Ave & 17th Street, SW
Washington, DC
When: 
Sunday, April 4, 2010 - 11:30am to 1:00pm

Types: Community [1], Dance [2], Fair/Festival [3], Kid-Friendly [4], Music [5], Performance [6]
Price Ranges: Free!
Phone: (877) 442-5666
website [7]
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National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC: Lantern Lighting Ceremony

Presented by the U.S. National Park Service and the National Conference of State Societies, the 359-year old stone lantern is lit in a formal ceremony featuring traditional Japanese performers, Washington dignitaries, and the Cherry Blossom Princesses representing the U.S. State Societies.

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Links
[1] http://www.citypeek.com/print/13546/directory/42
[2] http://www.citypeek.com/print/13546/directory/43
[3] http://www.citypeek.com/print/13546/directory/44
[4] http://www.citypeek.com/print/13546/directory/46
[5] http://www.citypeek.com/print/13546/directory/49
[6] http://www.citypeek.com/print/13546/directory/50
[7] http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
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