I'm honored to have been asked to sing the National Anthem for the opening of the Blossom Kite Festival on the grounds of the Washington Monument. I think I'll be singing from the Sylvan Theatre (outdoor) Stage at 10 AM sharp. Don't forget to bring your kite and feel free to see below for what will be happening at the Kite Festival. If you stick around the Mall area, I'll be performing on the National Cherry Blossom Festival Welcome Stage at noon the same day!

Join us at the Washington Monument Grounds with activities, music, competitions, and performances. Kite enthusiasts, beginners, families, and friends are all welcome.

The 2024 Blossom Kite Festival will feature:

Sakura Taiko Fest at Sylvan Theater, produced by Miyako Taiko, a day-long celebration of dynamic traditional Japanese drumming.

Performances by Not a Saint Band, Ian Carroll, and Guava Jelly. Mr. Mikio Toki, a master of traditional Edo-style kites, who is traveling all the way from Japan to showcase his kites for attendees!

Choreographed performances and demonstrations by Team KiteLife, Wings Over Washington Kite Club, and other nationally and internationally recognized professional kite fliers.

Adult Kitemakers Competition and Youth Kitemakers Competition.

I'm very excited to be back at the National Cherry Blossom Festival. I'll be performing a 45 minute solo set of music from noon to 12:45 PM on Saturday, March 30th so come early to hear me sing the National Anthem at the Kite Festival, fly your kite and then come on over to the Welcome Stage!

Witness peak bloom at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, while also experiencing entertainment representing Japanese, American, and other cultures!

Live performances among the blossoms at the Tidal Basin celebrate the longstanding friendship between the U.S. and Japan with a dynamic, cross-cultural mix of American, Japanese, and other performing arts. This year, we are expecting over 100 performances on the ANA Stage. Get ready to experience a variety of genres: Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Jazz, Pop, R&B, and Rock. Expect a diverse array of dance styles and performances, including Japanese, Eastern European, Colombian, Indian, Flamenco, Tap and Clogging, Zumba, and double dutch!

Welcome Area is open 10 AM – 6 PM. Performances are featured on the ANA stage from 12 – 6 PM during Peak Bloom, rain or shine.

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