Mark Leavens, Tournament of Roses president, picked “The Magic of Teamwork” as the parade theme, a sentiment the folks at the “T of R” who thought up the April Fools’ gag can appreciate. The social ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — The 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade kicked off Saturday morning, bringing floats, giant balloons, and the last burst of cherry blossom fever to the District.

Festivities will begin at 11:45 a.m. The parade will kick off at noon. The race weekend tradition will feature floats, balloons, celebrities, marching bands from across the country and the 33 ...

Anchors Jessica Kiesling and Jeff Rivenbark emceed the parade, providing commentary and insights as each float passed by.

April Fools' Day in New York City has been marked by a "satirical spectacle" of "outrageous floats and unrelenting mockery" ...