NoMa in Bloom

Celebrate spring with art, special events, and more! Take part in a neighborhood celebration held in conjunction with the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Schedule of Events

City In Bloom Pink Light Illuminations
Free | March 20th – April 14th | Gateways Sculpture (New York Avenue) | Lightweave (L St Underpass)
Blossom Blast! An Artful Floral Experience
Free | From March 20th – April 14th | Blossom Blast! Adorns NoMa's public spaces with an artful floral experience. A collaboration with local businesses and artist My Ly of MyLyDesign, visitors will be treated to a delightful array of floral art displays, transforming unexpected corners of the neighborhood into vibrant, blooming masterpieces.
Upcoming events
REI Every Mile Together Festival
Free | March 23rd | Join REI from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in NoMa for a day of connection, learning, and giveaways specifically for runners/walkers!
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District Dreamers Film Festival
April 5th – 6th from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Hundreds of filmgoers will be visiting the neighborhood this weekend to attend this first-of-its-kind film festival hosted at STABLE Arts in Eckington just off the Metropolitan Branch Trail
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NoMa in Bloom Community 5K
Free | April 14th at 9 a.m. | A morning of fun, fitness and community! After meeting in Alethia Tanner Park, the NoMa Run Club will lead a community 5k throughout the neighborhood– all paces welcome! Post-run, we'll meet back in Alethia Tanner Park for a "Yoga for Runners" cool-down session
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BLOSSOM BLAST! An Artful Floral Experience

UPCOMING POP-UP EVENTS

Chances of showers, stay tuned for updates!

Live Acoustic Performance with King St Sax Curated by Mars Arts DC

April 4th | Swampoodle Terrace 1100 3rd St NE

6 – 7 p.m.

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Make your own Cherry Blossoms with Artist @MyLyDesign

April 9th | Third Street Art Garden 1225 3rd Street NE

12 – 2 p.m.

Live Acoustic Performance with Corey Nyell Curated by Mars Arts DC

March April 10th | Swampoodle Terrace 1100 3rd St NE

6 – 7 p.m.

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DISCOVER ARTFUL FLORAL EXPERIENCES

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✿ Swampoodle Terrace | 1100 3rd Street NE

✿ Uline Arena Bench | 3rd and M Streets NE

✿ Third Street Art Garden | 1225 3rd Street NE

✿ First Street NoMa in Bloom Fence | First and M Streets NE

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The NoMa BID, voted one of DC’s best BIDs by readers of the Washington City Paper, brings a variety of exciting events, art installations, and programming to the community each year. In 2023, our events helped to attract 25,000+ people to the neighborhood. Learn how you can increase your brand awareness with a custom sponsorship package by contacting Remi Wallace, Senior Manager of Events & Partnerships

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