The National Cherry Blossom Parade is a must-see event. Free to the public (or you can reserve $15 grandstand tickets), this is the "Rose Bowl" parade for D.C.

The parade is this Saturday, April 12, 2008.

Featured entertainers this year include:

• Disney Channel star Keke Palmer
• Ugly Betty star Mark Indelicato
• American Idol finalist Anwar Robinson
• Miss America 2008, Kristen Haglund
• Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2008, Caitlin Brunell
• Local high school marching bands
• Dancing and drumming teams from Japan and the United States
• Cherry blossom queens from the U.S. and Japan
• Giant balloons, floats, horses, antique cars, clowns and mascots
• ...and more!

Click here for grandstand tickets or more information.

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