The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature Opening Ceremony, an artistic celebration of the 1912 gift of trees from Tokyo to Washington, D.C., and an annual tribute to the longstanding friendship between Japan and the United States, will be live streamed on Saturday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m. Co-hosted by Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi, and ABC 7’s Michelle Marsh, and co-presented by The Japan Foundation, the Opening Ceremony will feature special performances from acclaimed artists with ties to both countries.

 

Access to the Opening Ceremony live stream is free, and registration is required. Reserve your virtual seat today!