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March 15, 2026
Pink Tie Party gives platform for local DC designers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s the event that kicks off the National Cherry Blossom Festival. People attending the annual Pink Tie Party on Friday came donning their best pink and florals to enjoy this year’s theme, the “Art of Fashion.”

TL;DR
- The Pink Tie Party kicked off the National Cherry Blossom Festival with the theme "Art of Fashion."
- The event was held at Union Station and included live music, a scent bar, and food samples.
- Local fashion designer Asma Yu of ASY Intimates was featured.
- The Pink Tie Party is a fundraiser for the festival's free events.
- Funds raised will help maintain accessibility for public events.
- Saplings of the beloved cherry blossom tree, Stumpy, are growing and may be planted next year.
- A Stumpy paddle boat race on March 19 will donate 50% of proceeds to the cherry tree fund.
- Peak cherry blossom bloom is predicted for March 29 to April 1.
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