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National Cherry Blossom Festival National Cherry Blossom Festival National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® Presented by Events DC Be sure to visit Constitution Avenue, from 7th to 17th Streets, NW for this long-standing Washington tradition. Featuring performances from pop sensation Tiffany, cast members from the award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, R+B Grammy-nominated artist and DC native Raheem DeVaughn, with special apperances by Dancing with the Stars’ Carrie Ann Inaba and ABC’s Rob Marciano, plus the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders, Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell, and more. Grandstand tickets are available for purchase online at nationalcherryblossomfestival. org/parade2016. This event is presented by Events DC and supported by ANA. Segment sponsors include Downtown DC BID, Reagan National & Dulles International Airports. Media Partners are ABC7/WJLA- TV, The Washington Informer & 97.1 WASH-FM. WATCH THE PARADE ONLINE & TV! Can’t make it to the site? Stream the Parade live on wjla.com or watch the broadcast on ABC-7/WJLA-TV from Noon - 2 PM on Saturday, April 16, 2016. LINE OF MARCH United States Park Police Motorcycle Unit United States Park Police Honor Guard Chief of Police, Robert MacLean and the United States Park Police United States Park Police Mounted Horse Patrol “Let’s Celebrate the Cherry Blossom Parade” Opening Performance DC featuring Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Allie Nault, Lyman High School Color Guard and Parade Cast, sponsored by Events DC Opening Performance featuring CitySights DC Double Decker Bus Metropolitan Police Department Metropolitan Police Department Motorcycle Team Metropolitan Police Department Honor Guard Capitol Movement and Ring THE WORLD — Japan & Washington D.C. CirquesExperience WHEEL JAM — Chicago Strawberry Shortcake Balloon sponsored by Reagan National / Dulles International Chinese American Community Center Folk Dance Troupe — Delaware Spring is Alive Float featuring Meghan Linsey with Culture Shock Dance Troupe— “This Side of Heaven,” sponsored by DARCARS Connetquot High School Thunderbird Marching Band — New York Central Farm Markets 1938 Chevy Pick up Portsmouth Patriots Marching Bands — Rhode Island Limitless Dancing Warriorettes — Maryland U.S.O. Show Troupe —“Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly,” sponsored by the Newseum The Cast of “Jersey Boys” currently appearing at the National Theatre —“Show Medley” Military Units Commander of Troops and Joint Staff The Quantico Marine Corps Band United States Army Marching Platoon PHOTO COURTESY RON ENGLE PHOTO COURTESY RON ENGLE United States Marine Corps Platoon Joint Staff Honor Guard United States Navy Marching Platoon United States Air Force Platoon United States Coast Guard Platoon 3rd United States Infantry Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps Fortune the Panda Balloon sponsored by ABC7/WJLA-TV & NewsChannel 8 ABC7 MobileTrak7 Vehicle DC Emancipation Day Float Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of Columbia Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives Frank W. Ballou High School “Majestic” Marching Knights — Washington, DC, sponsored by Events DC Events DC float presents Tiffany with Culture Shock Dance Group - “I Think We’re Alone Now” Still Hot to Trot Chapter of Old People’s Riding Club —Virginia The Pride of the Lake Marching Band at Camdenton High School—Missouri UniStars Unicycling Showtroupe W. Tresper Clarke High School “Rams” Marching Band — New York Almas Shrine Klowns and Firetruck The Sensational Divas of Olive Branch Dance Team— Mississippi— “Where They From” Drum Float with Tamagawa University Dance and Taiko Group – Japan, sponsored by UNIQLO His Excellency & Mrs. Kenichiro Sasae, The Ambassador of Japan The Honorable Yoichi Masuzoe, Governor of Tokyo Aiko Masuda, 2016 Japan Cherry Blossom Association Queen George Washington University ROTC Corps of Cadets Honor Guard National Conference of State Societies’ (NCSS) Princesses NCSS Queen’s Float— U.S. Cherry Blossom Queen, 2016 Japan Cherry Blossom Princess, Miyuko Niwa, U.S. Cherry Blossom Queen Runner Up, sponsored by Reagan National / Dulles International Richmond Hill High School Marching Wildcats – Georgia 2016 Poster Float featuring Raheem DeVaughn and The Washington Wizard Girls— “Queen,” sponsored by MGM National Harbor Very Cherry Blossom Balloons sponsored by Events DC Lyman High School Marching Band—Florida George Washington Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America Jefferson High School Cougar Marching Band —West Virginia The British Luxury Cars Collection Treena Ferebee and Parade Cast— “The Real Party” Dino Balloon sponsored by Safeway Chapparells Baton and Drum Corps— Ohio Busch Gardens’ Spring into Fun Float featuring The Sing Into Spring Vocal Competition Winners Tamika Patton and Joshua Alfred with Culture Shock Dance Troupe— “Rather Be,” sponsored by Busch Gardens Williamsburg The Okinawan Taiko Drummers of Wisconsin and Rockville Ryukyu Taiko The Gym Dandies Children’s Circus—Maine Goodwill Ambassadors Float with Festival Board Chair Kristin M. Rohr featuring Lazaro Arbos with The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Dancers—“Burn Up The Town” Logan High School Marching Chieftans—Ohio Daidengaku— Japan The Natmobile, Washington Nationals Racing Presidents and Screech Miss District of Columbia’s Outstanding Teen 2015 Jade Parchment Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2016, Allie Nault Miss Maryland’s Outstanding Teen 2015 Jessica Bayuk The New Edition Legacy Marching Band and Pom Squad— Maryland Dunkin’ Donuts Mascots Sing Into Spring Vocal Competition Group Winners, GW Vibes A Cappella Group— “Send Me On My Way,” sponsored by CSI Printing & Graphics Japanese Lantern Balloons sponsored by Microsoft Parade Youth Choir performance with special guest Sisaundra Lewis— “The Wiz Medley,” sponsored by The University of the District of Columbia Subman, sponsored by SUBWAY Restaurants® of the greater Washington, DC area National Park Service Tree Maintenance Truck with Crew and Paddles the Beaver National Park Service float with Superintendent Gay Vietzke, Deputy Superintendent Karen Cucurullo and the National Mall and Memorial Parks Rangers and Volunteers Washington Performing Arts Men and Women of the Gospel Choir, Stanley J. Thurston, Artistic Director— “Bless The Lord,” sponsored by The Washington Informer Downtown Ambassadors sponsored by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District Gottaswing Jitterbug & Lindy Hop Wheeler “Wildcat Pride” Marching Band— Georgia The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders— “Too Original” Southern Sound Cloggers Miss Rodeo Virginia Equestrian Program DOMO Balloon sponsored by NHK WORLD NHK WORLD Float Charles Perry with the Copeland Mills Dancers— “Ev’rybody Wants To Be A Cat” Grand Ledge Comet Marching Band— Michigan The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Dancers— “One Night Only” from “Dreamgirls” All Star Tap Dance Team— “Uptown Funk,” sponsored by The University of the District of Columbia ANA Float featuring Bianca Ryan—“Alice” J.W. Mitchell High School Marching Mustangs— Florida Pyramid Temple #1 Foot Patrol— Pennsylvania Acton-Boxborough RHS Marching Colonials— Massachusetts Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell with Perna Dance Center— “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” Daniel Tiger Balloon sponsored by Downtown DC Business Improvement District Miss District of Columbia 2015 Haely Jardas Miss Maryland 2015 Destiny Clark Spring Time Float featuring Viva Mas with Culture Shock Dance Troupe—“Estaremos,” co-sponsored by El Tiempo Latino & The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce The Pride of Herndon Marching Band— Virginia “Celebrate Love” Finale Performance featuring Sisaundra Lewis with with Parade cast, sponsored by ANA Dogwood Trail Court Bunch of Blossom Balloons sponsored by ANA The National Park Service Recycling Team Groups in Opening and Finale Performances: Charlenes School of Dance, Cheering/Capitol Movement Cheerleaders, Copeland Mills Dancers, Culture Shock Dancers, Lyman High School Flag Team, Perna Dance Center, The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Dancers, POM Squad, West Chester University Flag Team Vintage Vehicles provided by: National Capital Region Mustang Club, George Washington Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America, Potomac Classic Thunderbird Club, Sterling Premier Collection of Cars 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Owner and 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible Owner: Randy Denchfield—Chevy Chase, MD Producer and Director JOHN M. BEST Coordinating Producer TODD MARCOCCI UNDER THE SUN PRODUCTIONS, INC. Associate Producer AMY WALP Associate Producers AMY STORTI BESKAR SARAH GRIFFITH Production Managers BRENDA GOLDSMITH MICHAEL J. MCGRAW Music Director JONATHAN BARR Associate Director SUSAN KOPENSKY Script Coordinator ASHLEY FARACE Parade Supervisors GENE HARDING MIGUEL BERRIOS RICKE STIMMEL Produced by the National Cherry Blossom Festival in association with JM Best Entertainment, Inc. JOHN SIRABELLA JENNIFER BIRGE LARRY MADISON LARRY HARVEY PAT HARVEY Mass Groups CHRIS CROMWELL Coordination JAMIE HUGHES LEE CROMWELL MADELYN LAUVER Costume Designer TINA HEINZE TINA’S COSTUMES Costume Supervisor ANGELA BOWLES Lead Choreographers LADEVA DAVIS ROBBIE MACKEY TODD MARCOCCI Television Facilities WPVI TV – Philadelphia TERRY BELFORD MARC BRESS HERB KIRCHER Audio Mixer JASON GRIFFITH Still Photographer RON ENGLE Parade Operations COURTNEY BEARD SARAH CASWELL CHRIS D’ARCY JENNIFER DEEMS JESSICA DRASS CORY RYAN FRANK LEWIS GORMAN ADRIENNE JOHNSON MELL JOSEPHS JACQUELINE LORO CHRIS MEHRHOLZ ADAM NAROFF MATTHEW REIPRICH KELLY SWEENEY GARY ULRICH WINNIE WARFIELD Choreographers DIANNE COPELAND ADCOCK KELLY WHEELER TODD MARCOCCI Choreographers LISA NORMAN LADEVA DAVIS HEDY PERNA STEPHANIE JOJOKIAN MAKI NAKAYAMA LATASHA BETTER

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National Cherry Blossom Festival National Cherry Blossom Festival

National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® Presented by Events DC

Be sure to visit Constitution Avenue, from 7th to 17th Streets, NW for this long-standing Washington tradition. Featuring performances from pop sensation Tiffany, cast members from the award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, R+B Grammy-nominated artist and DC native Raheem DeVaughn, with special apperances by Dancing with the Stars’ Carrie Ann Inaba and ABC’s Rob Marciano, plus the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders, Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell, and more. Grandstand tickets are available for purchase online at nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/parade2016. This event is presented by Events DC and supported by ANA. Segment sponsors include Downtown DC BID, Reagan National & Dulles International Airports. Media Partners are ABC7/WJLA-TV, The Washington Informer & 97.1 WASH-FM.

WATCH THE PARADE ONLINE & TV!Can’t make it to the site? Stream the Parade live on wjla.com or watch the broadcast on ABC-7/WJLA-TV from Noon - 2 PM on Saturday, April 16, 2016.

LINE OF MARCHUnited States Park Police Motorcycle UnitUnited States Park Police Honor GuardChief of Police, Robert MacLean and the United States Park PoliceUnited States Park Police Mounted Horse Patrol“Let’s Celebrate the Cherry Blossom Parade” Opening Performance DC featuring Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Allie Nault, Lyman High School Color Guard and Parade Cast, sponsored by Events DC Opening Performance featuring CitySights DC Double Decker BusMetropolitan Police Department

Metropolitan Police Department Motorcycle TeamMetropolitan Police Department Honor GuardCapitol Movement and Ring THE WORLD — Japan & Washington D.C.CirquesExperience WHEEL JAM — ChicagoStrawberry Shortcake Balloon sponsored by Reagan National / Dulles InternationalChinese American Community Center Folk Dance Troupe — DelawareSpring is Alive Float featuring Meghan Linsey with Culture Shock Dance Troupe— “This Side of Heaven,” sponsored by DARCARSConnetquot High School Thunderbird Marching Band — New York

Central Farm Markets 1938 Chevy Pick upPortsmouth Patriots Marching Bands — Rhode IslandLimitless Dancing Warriorettes — MarylandU.S.O. Show Troupe —“Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly,” sponsored by the NewseumThe Cast of “Jersey Boys” currently appearing at the National Theatre —“Show Medley” Military UnitsCommander of Troops and Joint StaffThe Quantico Marine Corps BandUnited States Army Marching Platoon

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United States Marine Corps PlatoonJoint Staff Honor GuardUnited States Navy Marching PlatoonUnited States Air Force PlatoonUnited States Coast Guard Platoon3rd United States Infantry Old Guard Fife & Drum CorpsFortune the Panda Balloon sponsored by ABC7/WJLA-TV & NewsChannel 8ABC7 MobileTrak7 VehicleDC Emancipation Day FloatCongresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of Columbia Delegate to the U.S. House of RepresentativesFrank W. Ballou High School “Majestic” Marching Knights — Washington, DC, sponsored by Events DCEvents DC float presents Tiffany with Culture Shock Dance Group - “I Think We’re Alone Now” Still Hot to Trot Chapter of Old People’s Riding Club —VirginiaThe Pride of the Lake Marching Band at Camdenton High School—MissouriUniStars Unicycling ShowtroupeW. Tresper Clarke High School “Rams” Marching Band — New YorkAlmas Shrine Klowns and FiretruckThe Sensational Divas of Olive Branch Dance Team—

Mississippi— “Where They From” Drum Float with Tamagawa University Dance and Taiko Group – Japan, sponsored by UNIQLOHis Excellency & Mrs. Kenichiro Sasae, The Ambassador of JapanThe Honorable Yoichi Masuzoe, Governor of TokyoAiko Masuda, 2016 Japan Cherry Blossom Association QueenGeorge Washington University ROTC Corps of Cadets Honor GuardNational Conference of State Societies’ (NCSS) PrincessesNCSS Queen’s Float— U.S. Cherry Blossom Queen, 2016 Japan Cherry Blossom Princess, Miyuko Niwa, U.S. Cherry Blossom Queen Runner Up, sponsored by Reagan National / Dulles InternationalRichmond Hill High School Marching Wildcats – Georgia2016 Poster Float featuring Raheem DeVaughn and The Washington Wizard Girls— “Queen,” sponsored by MGM National HarborVery Cherry Blossom Balloons sponsored by Events DCLyman High School Marching Band—FloridaGeorge Washington Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of AmericaJefferson High School Cougar Marching Band —West VirginiaThe British Luxury Cars Collection

Treena Ferebee and Parade Cast— “The Real Party” Dino Balloon sponsored by SafewayChapparells Baton and Drum Corps— OhioBusch Gardens’ Spring into Fun Float featuring The Sing Into Spring Vocal Competition Winners Tamika Patton and Joshua Alfred with Culture Shock Dance Troupe— “Rather Be,” sponsored by Busch Gardens WilliamsburgThe Okinawan Taiko Drummers of Wisconsin and Rockville Ryukyu TaikoThe Gym Dandies Children’s Circus—MaineGoodwill Ambassadors Float with Festival Board Chair Kristin M. Rohr featuring Lazaro Arbos with The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Dancers—“Burn Up The Town”Logan High School Marching Chieftans—OhioDaidengaku— JapanThe Natmobile, Washington Nationals Racing Presidents and ScreechMiss District of Columbia’s Outstanding Teen 2015 Jade ParchmentMiss America’s Outstanding Teen 2016, Allie Nault Miss Maryland’s Outstanding Teen 2015 Jessica BayukThe New Edition Legacy Marching Band and Pom Squad— MarylandDunkin’ Donuts MascotsSing Into Spring Vocal Competition Group Winners, GW Vibes A Cappella Group— “Send Me On My Way,” sponsored by CSI Printing & GraphicsJapanese Lantern Balloons sponsored by MicrosoftParade Youth Choir performance with special guest Sisaundra Lewis— “The Wiz Medley,” sponsored by The University of the District of ColumbiaSubman, sponsored by SUBWAY Restaurants® of the

greater Washington, DC areaNational Park Service Tree Maintenance Truck with Crew and Paddles the BeaverNational Park Service float with Superintendent Gay Vietzke, Deputy Superintendent Karen Cucurullo and the National Mall and Memorial Parks Rangers and VolunteersWashington Performing Arts Men and Women of the Gospel Choir, Stanley J. Thurston, Artistic Director— “Bless The Lord,” sponsored by The Washington InformerDowntown Ambassadors sponsored by the DowntownDC Business Improvement DistrictGottaswing Jitterbug & Lindy HopWheeler “Wildcat Pride” Marching Band— GeorgiaThe Washington Redskins Cheerleaders— “Too Original”Southern Sound CloggersMiss Rodeo Virginia Equestrian ProgramDOMO Balloon sponsored by NHK WORLD NHK WORLD FloatCharles Perry with the Copeland Mills Dancers— “Ev’rybody Wants To Be A Cat” Grand Ledge Comet Marching Band— MichiganThe Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Dancers— “One Night Only” from “Dreamgirls”All Star Tap Dance Team— “Uptown Funk,” sponsored by The University of the District of ColumbiaANA Float featuring Bianca Ryan—“Alice” J.W. Mitchell High School Marching Mustangs— FloridaPyramid Temple #1 Foot Patrol— PennsylvaniaActon-Boxborough RHS Marching Colonials— MassachusettsMiss America 2016 Betty Cantrell with Perna Dance Center— “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”

Daniel Tiger Balloon sponsored by Downtown DC Business Improvement DistrictMiss District of Columbia 2015 Haely JardasMiss Maryland 2015 Destiny Clark

Spring Time Float featuring Viva Mas with Culture Shock Dance Troupe—“Estaremos,” co-sponsored by El Tiempo Latino & The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of CommerceThe Pride of Herndon Marching Band— Virginia

“Celebrate Love” Finale Performance featuring Sisaundra Lewis with with Parade cast, sponsored by ANADogwood Trail CourtBunch of Blossom Balloons sponsored by ANAThe National Park Service Recycling TeamGroups in Opening and Finale Performances: Charlenes School of Dance, Cheering/Capitol Movement Cheerleaders, Copeland Mills Dancers, Culture Shock Dancers, Lyman High School Flag Team, Perna Dance Center, The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Dancers, POM Squad, West Chester University Flag TeamVintage Vehicles provided by: National Capital Region Mustang Club, George Washington Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America, Potomac Classic Thunderbird Club, Sterling Premier Collection of Cars 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Owner and 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible Owner: Randy Denchfield—Chevy Chase, MD

Producer and Director JOHN M. BESTCoordinating Producer TODD MARCOCCI UNDER THE SUN PRODUCTIONS, INC.Associate Producer AMY WALPAssociate Producers AMY STORTI BESKAR SARAH GRIFFITHProduction Managers BRENDA GOLDSMITH MICHAEL J. MCGRAWMusic Director JONATHAN BARRAssociate Director SUSAN KOPENSKYScript Coordinator ASHLEY FARACEParade Supervisors GENE HARDING MIGUEL BERRIOS RICKE STIMMEL

Produced by the National Cherry Blossom Festival in association with JM Best Entertainment, Inc. JOHN SIRABELLA JENNIFER BIRGE LARRY MADISON LARRY HARVEY PAT HARVEYMass Groups CHRIS CROMWELLCoordination JAMIE HUGHES LEE CROMWELL MADELYN LAUVERCostume Designer TINA HEINZE TINA’S COSTUMESCostume Supervisor ANGELA BOWLES

Lead Choreographers LADEVA DAVIS ROBBIE MACKEY TODD MARCOCCITelevision Facilities WPVI TV – Philadelphia TERRY BELFORD MARC BRESS HERB KIRCHERAudio Mixer JASON GRIFFITHStill Photographer RON ENGLEParade Operations COURTNEY BEARD SARAH CASWELL CHRIS D’ARCY JENNIFER DEEMS JESSICA DRASS

CORY RYAN FRANK LEWIS GORMAN ADRIENNE JOHNSON MELL JOSEPHS JACQUELINE LORO CHRIS MEHRHOLZ ADAM NAROFF MATTHEW REIPRICH KELLY SWEENEY GARY ULRICH WINNIE WARFIELDChoreographers DIANNE COPELAND ADCOCK KELLY WHEELER TODD MARCOCCI

Choreographers LISA NORMAN LADEVA DAVIS HEDY PERNA STEPHANIE JOJOKIAN MAKI NAKAYAMA LATASHA BETTER