The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Pink Tie Party brought a spectacular sparkle to DC on March 13, 2026. Guests enjoyed high-energy music, ethereal bites from top local restaurants, and welcomed spring in the most fashionable way.
Presented by Union Washington D.C. and renowned caterer Design Cuisine, 800 Pink Tie Party attendees stunned in their best pink attire while fashion took center stage along with chic fashion, delectable cuisine, and deep culture.
Hosted by Carson Kressley, guests admired stunning fashion creations on the runway and on display, curated exclusively for the Pink Tie Party by 28 local designers and visual artists, bringing spring to life with unforgettable style.
We would also like to extend a special mention to ANA, All Nippon Airways! Guests were swept into a fashionable evening of blooming experiences in the ANA Lounge, taking home a personalized luggage tag, and entering for a chance to win a dream trip to Japan.
Guests enjoyed making memories (and a few keepsakes to remember the evening by) including handmade fans personalized with their name in Japanese, custom scents created by Cabernet Candles, live sketches by portraitists from Spencer Grace Art Space, creating custom bouquets at Bloom by Lexus bouquets, having a “Magic Mirror” photo moment courtesy of F.N.B. Investment Services, and experiencing ARTECHOUSE’s XR Bar.
We also want to extend our gratitude to some of the top DC-area restaurants for their unwavering support and contribution to making this event a success. Featured Restaurants: Acqua Bistecca, Barrel House Cafe & Bar, Casamara, Dirty Habit DC, Dos Toros Taqueria, Estuary, Fish Shop, Katsumi, Ko Japanese Dining, Mama’s Biscuits, Nando’s Peri Peri, O-Ku Sushi, Pembroke, Pisco y Nazca, Raising Cane’s, Sequoia, The Hamilton, The Naisho Room + Wren, Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and Wonder. Featured beverage providers: Imperial 202, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Sapporo, and Takamine Whiskey.
The Pink Tie Party is just the start to four weeks’ worth of spring celebration at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in every corner of the DC region.
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Pink Tie Party. Your generous support ensures the continued accessibility of the Festival to be primarily free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you at the other Festival events and celebrations!
Thank you to all our Pink Tie Party Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsors: Union Station Washington D.C. and Design Cuisine.
Supporting Sponsor: ANA, All Nippon Airways.
Sponsors: Lexus, F.N.B. Investment Services, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, and ARTECHOUSE.
Auction Sponsor: Tysons Corner Center.
Special Thanks: Blossom Beverages, Cabernet Candles, Imperial 202, Javan Wellness, J Sirakas Photos, The Minton Family, Sapporo, Spencer Grace Art Space, Takamine Whiskey, The Tysons Corner Group at Morgan Stanley.
Media Partners: iHeart Media, Washingtonian, Washington Blade.
If you missed this year’s Pink Tie Party, don’t worry, 2027 is ready to bloom even bigger! Join the official Festival email list for early access and be part of next year’s springtime festivities.
