Spring in D.C. is all about energy, creativity, and new beginnings—and Jazz & Blossoms brings it all together in the heart of Downtown. Join us on Sunday, April 6 from 12:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for live performances, interactive art, and all-day vibes at Franklin Park. Register NOW!
Legendary hip-hop group Arrested Development will headline the main stage. You’ll love the hands-on creative experiences—from graffiti canvas painting to haiku writing. Whether you’re here to roller skate, double dutch, or just soak in the music, this is where art and culture meet in full bloom.
Live Performances by
- 🎵 Arrested Development
- 🎵 Masta Ace & Sound of the City
- 🎵 Kokayi
- 🎵 Black Folks Don’t Swim?
- 🎵 Ra Brown
Hosted by Poem-Cees with music by DJ Stylus The Vibe Conductor.
Experiences (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
- 🎨 Face & body painting
- 🛼 Roller skating
- 🎮 Video games
- ✍️ Caricature drawing
- 🪢 Double Dutch
All Day Interactive Art Zones
- 🎙️ Podcasting – Step up to the mic and record your take
- 📝 Haiku Writing – Craft a poetic masterpiece in just three lines
- 🗞️ Origami Making – Learn the art of paper folding
- 🎨 Graffiti Canvas Painting – Leave your mark on a community mural
FREE & open to all ages. Come rain or shine. Register HERE!
Details
- Cost: FREE
- Location: Franklin Park, 1315 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
- Metro: McPherson Square Station (Blue/Orange/Silver lines) and Metro Center Station (Red/Blue/Orange/Silver lines) via the 13th and G Street exit.
Jazz & Blossoms — a premier event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival — is co-produced by Words Beats & Life in collaboration with the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). This event serves as a bookend to the 2025 Words Beats & Life Festival, taking place April 3 – 6.