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March 2010:

1Mar

WASHINGTON, DC ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

March 1 - March 31

Annual celebration brings Irish culture, costumed dancers and music to Constitution Avenue.

9Mar

The Secrets Inside

March 9 - September 13

Location: Danville, Virginia

"The Secrets Inside" This 60-90 minute guided walking tour takes you into the heart of the historic district where you'll marvel at the beautiful Victorian mansions and churches on or near Millionaires' Row. You'll hear secrets or little known facts about the buildings or their former residents. Tours offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Reservations required 434.770.1974. Free admission for children under 12 with a paying adult.

27Mar

National Cherry Blossom Festival

March 27 - April 11

DC's annual National Cherry Blossom Festival is a celebration of the coming of spring and commemorates the gift of 3,000 cherry trees given to the U.S. by Tokyo mayor, Yukio Ozaki in 1912. The two-week festival includes many cultural, sporting and culinary events. Highlights include the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade and the Japan America Society of Washington, DC's Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival, presenting more than 80 organizations showcasing Japanese performances, arts, crafts and food. The Parade features participants from across the country and around the world, including Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus, lavish floats, gigantic helium balloons, exciting international performance groups, marching bands and celebrity guests.

27Mar

43rd ANNUAL SMITHSONIAN KITE FESTIVAL

March 27

Colorful kites fill the sky on the grounds of the Washington Monument.