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Just a few fun things related to cherry blossoms or kites this weekend if any family wants to make a weekend of it:

Cultural Performances at the Tidal Basin
Performances featuring music, dances, song and martial arts demonstrations.
Date: March 22, 2003 - April 06, 2003
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm - daily
Location: Jefferson Memorial

Tall Ships Celebrate Cherry Blossoms
Public tours of historic tall ships.
Date: March 22, 2003 - April 04, 2003
Time: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays - 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekends
Location: Docked at Washington, DC Southwest Waterfront, Gangplank Marina.

The 37th Annual Smithsonian Kite Festival: Celebrating 100 Years of Flight
The Smithsonian Associates invite you to enjoy a day of kite flying, competition, presentations, and workshops.
Date: March 22, 2003 - March 22, 2003
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: National Mall between 4th and 7th Streets, NW

Cherry Blossom 2003 GO (Baduk, Weichi) Tournament.
Premier board game in the world, played by millions in the Orient.
Date: March 22, 2003 - March 22, 2003
Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Sumner School, 1201 17th Street, NW.

National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony
Welcoming remarks by dignitaries; Japanese and American entertainment. Introduction of Goodwill Ambassadors.
Date: March 22, 2003 - March 22, 2003
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Millennium Stage