Kimonos and Cocktails
We invite you to embrace your inner geishas and samurais, for the Dupont Circle 17th Street, Cherry Blossom “Kimonos and Cocktails” Happy Hour. We are honoring this iconic Japanese garment and encourage you to do the same.
Time & Location
Kimono Demo 2PM-4PM, 5PM Procession
17th Street Corridor, 17th street, Dupont Circle, Washington DC, 20036
About The Event
Kimonos and Cocktails, is an Official Participating Event of the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival ;
Kimon Demo and Procession to lead the event from 2PM-4PM at Stead Park
Culminating with Kimonos and Cocktails along 17th Street in the 1500 and 1600 Blocks of 17th Street, NW!
Saturday, April 6; 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Celebrate quite possibly one of the most beautiful, complex fashions of Japanese culture.
The Kimono symbolizes tradition and history. Over centuries the Kimono has been donned by lords, ladies, geishas and samurais. It is still worn today by many in Japanese culture to honor traditional events and special occasions.
We invite you to embrace your inner geishas and samurais, for the Dupont Circle 17th Street, Cherry Blossom “Kimonos and Cocktails” Happy Hour. We are honoring this iconic Japanese garment and encourage you to do the same. Wear your finest threads, or Kimonos! Restaurants and bars along 17th Street will offer signature cocktails and mocktails to tickle your tastebuds. Each with their own special nod to the Cherry Blossom.
The signature cocktail and mocktail with the most votes will win a people's choice award for the best Cherry Blossom concoction!
