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WEEKEND SNAPSHOT: CHERRY BLOSSOM VIEWING & EVENTS

You can’t think of Spring in the DC area an not think of the Cherry Blossoms! This year is the 103rd Anniversary of the gift of the cherry blossom trees from Japan as a symbol of friendship with the United States. The Cherry Blossoms have bloomed and we’ve got the scoop on some fun (and free!) events, along with creative ways to view the blooms at their peak in the Tidal Basin.

National Cherry Blossom
Festival Parade
Saturday, April 11, 10AM – 12PM
Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th streets NW
The festival’s final weekend is capped off by a pink-focused parade and street festival. Watch as blossom-themed floats, giant balloons, marching bands and famous entertainers cruise down Constitution Avenue. The parade is free, but if you’d like grandstand seating, tickets start at $20.

Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival
Saturday, April 11, 10:30AM – 6PM
Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 9th and 14th streets
The Sakura Matsuri festival is the largest one-day celebration of Japanese culture in the US, featuring food vendors, crafts, 50+ cultural groups and performances, and more. Tickets are $8 in advance online; day-of tickets are $10 online or at the gate, or $5 after 3 p.m. Kids age 12 and younger get in for free.

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24th Annual Blessing of the Fleets Ceremony
Saturday, April 11, 1 – 5PM
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Navy Ceremonial Guardsmen pour water from the Seven Seas into the Memorial’s fountains “charging” them to life. Visitors can see exhibits and sample Navy Bean soup prepared by Navy Culinary Specialists.

Flower Power
Sunday, April 12, 12 – 4PM
ARCH Development Corporation, 1231 Good Hope Road SE, Washington DC
The afternoon includes live music inspired by the 60s; a DJ with retro beats; floral arranging classes; artworks comprised hundreds of fake flower petals; gardening tips – and more!

Anacostia River Festival
Sunday, April 12, 12 – 4PM
Anacostia Park, Anacostia Drive & Good Hope Road SE
This FREE event will bring together residents from across the region to engage in hands-on art workshops, musical performances, tours of historic Anacostia, boating and even fishing workshops!

Spend more time enjoying the beautiful blossoms!

Hop a Shuttle
DC Circulator is operating a special shuttle between Hains Point and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial thru April 12. The shuttle service is $1 per person and runs daily from 10am to 7pm. Click here to view all of the stops on the map.

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Take a Water Shuttle
Hop aboard a water taxi to the Tidal basin from Georgetown and enjoy viewing the blossoms from the water along the way. Tickets are $15 round trip or $10 one way, and must be purchased online in advance from www.DC-Watertaxi.com

Walking Around
The cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin are just a short walk from many Metro stations, including:
Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter
Federal Triangle
Foggy Bottom–GWU
L’Enfant Plaza
Smithsonian

Biking
Several major bicycle trails wind their way to and through Washington, DC. During the Festival, supplemental bike parking is offered at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. A map showing the location of bike parking is available on the National Park Service website.

Capital Bikeshare will also have corrals available this weekend: April 12 & 13 from 10AM – 5PM. The corrals will be at Ohio Drive & West Basin Drive SW / MLK & FDR Memorials station.

Visit goDCgo’s Interactive Map to view bike lanes, trails and Capital Bikeshare locations.

View From Anywhere via the “Cherry Blossom Cam”!
If you can’t make it down to see the blooms in person, EarthCam and the National Park Service have partnered together to provide a 24/7 livestream of the cherry blossom trees at the Tidal Basin and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Click here to see the Cherry Blossom Cam!

Take advantage of living so close to the nation’s Capitol this weekend and head downtown to enjoy the great weather and beautiful Cherry Blossoms! And if you’re looking for a change of scenery, we can help you find the “perfect spot” to call home! Contact us today for a free home consultation!

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9 Fun Ways to Have a Date in Brambleton

Looking to take your sweetheart on a date? No need to travel too far, there is plenty to do here in our own Brambleton community!

1 – The Tried & True Dinner and a Movie
Start your night at the Blue Ridge Grill and dine al fresco on some fresh made crab cakes or a delicious steak. Then, stroll right over to our very own Regal Fox Stadium to see the latest movie of your choice – fantastic stadium seating and movies in IMAX!

2 – The New Dinner and a Movie – at the same time!
Regal Fox Stadium now offers a full menu with burgers and fries, spicy chicken sandwiches, and more!

3 – Practice Your Serve!
Play a little tennis at our very own tennis courts, located in Legacy Park. Afterwards, walk over to the Town Center and cool off with a sweet treat from Sweet Frog or Cold Stone Creamery.

4 – FORE!
Grab a couple of freshly made sandwiches and cool drinks from Scotto’s and head on over to the Brambleton Golf Course for a fun round of golf.

5 – Picnic in the Park
Order up a fresh wood grilled pizza and salad from Papa Tony’s, grab a blanket, and pick any one of Brambleton’s many relaxing park areas.

6 – Get Your Groove On
Brambleton has a Sizzlin’ Summer concert series on select Thursday’s in June, July & August! Bring some blankets, chairs and a cooler to dance the night away under the stars.

7 – Sunday Funday
Peet’s Coffee & Tea serves up your favorite brewed beverage! Grab your favorite beverage and walk over to Brambleton’s very own Farmer’s Market (Sundays, May – November) for fresh treats, local produce and even a wine tasting.

8 – Feeling Exotic?
Try a refreshingly unique cocktail at My Thai Place and a delicious dinner, sure to satisfy your taste buds.

9 – Check out the Local Brews
Coming soon to Brambleton! Lost Rhino Retreat will be the perfect place to grab a seat on the patio, sample locally brewed beer and enjoy a menu of vibrant, exciting food.

Brambleton offers so many unique and entertaining options for a perfect date – and it’s all right here in your backyard!

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BRAMBLETON DAIRY BARN TO UNDERGO RENOVATION

Exciting News! The JS Realty Team was among the first Real Estate teams to be shown the newly approved renovation project site in Brambleton! The old Dairy Barn is about to undergo a major renovation/transformation – it will become the new Performing Arts Center! Just imagine… musicians and concerts, plays, even large events (weddings!) will be right in our backyard. Here’s a sneak peek:

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