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From grand Inaugural balls to live music festivals on the Mall to military commemorations, the Willard InterContinental Washington offers a front row seat to an enjoyable Washington DC events calendar. Welcome the arrival of spring at the National Cherry Blossom Festival – a colorful showcase of the 3,000 vibrant Japanese cherry trees ringing the Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin. Honor those who serve and remember those who have fallen at the National Memorial Day Parade. Test your mettle in the Marine Corps Marathon, a 26.2-mile course winding through the National Mall. Or stroll one of the eclectic neighborhoods during the Adams Morgan Day Festival. Ask our friendly concierge for more information about popular downtown Washington DC events taking place during your visit.

May 3rd Café du Parc’s Introduces Spring Menu, Celebrates Lucky Lily Day™ with Open Air Fête of French Wine, Food and Music in Willard Courtyard

The Willard InterContinental and Café du Parc celebrate La Fête du Muguet -- or Lucky Lily Day™ -- on May 3, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a courtyard event of wine, beer and authentic tastes of France from the regions of Brittany, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Bordeaux and Southwest, Provence and Rhone Valley. A variety of traditional French desserts will also be featured along with live music. Guests will be greeted with small bouquets of fragrant Lily of the Valley – a token of love and friendship in France – exchanged traditionally on May 1st. Tickets can be purchased at the event starting at $20, for four items to be redeemed at food and wine stations set up throughout the courtyard. For further information please call Café du Parc at 202-442-7000.

May 4th Bonnets & Bowties Kentucky Derby Bash At The Willard

The Willard InterContinental's Round Robin Bar will host its 27th annual "Bonnets and Bow-Ties" Kentucky Derby party on Saturday, May 4. Join barman Jim Hewes and team in the bar and adjacent wood-paneled Willard Room for the "fastest two minutes in American sports” from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and view the race broadcast live. A $75 cover fee includes red carpet entry, two handcrafted Henry Clay Mint Juleps - the Round Robin Bar’s signature cocktail, or two cocktails of choice, a traditional Southern buffet, live music, prizes and raffles throughout the event. Private table reservations with dedicated service are available for parties of ten (10) at a price of $700. All pricing is inclusive of tax and gratuity. For reservations, please call the hotel’s special events line at 202-637-7350.

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Stylish, Confident, and Ageless, the Willard InterContinental Washington is a legend. Allow this landmark hotel to connect you with our Nation’s Capital. Ask our concierge for a help discovering all the entertaining Washington DC events during your stay. Book your reservations online for exceptional rates.

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