Jazz & Blossoms Park Jam

Arrested Development | Masta Ace w/ Sound of the City | Kokayi

Ages: All-Ages

Date: Sun. April 6th

Time: Noon-7:30pm

Tickets: Free w/ RSVP

Location:

Franklin Square Park 1332 I St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Event Description:

Don't miss the ultimate spring celebration at the National Cherry Blossom Festival's Jazz & Blossoms Park Jam! This family-friendly event immerses you in the fusion of hip-hop and jazz with music headliners Arrested Development, Masta Ace with band Sound of the City, Kokayi, Black Folks Don’t Swim? and Ra Brown. DJ Stylus the Vibe Conductor will be on the turntables and your hosts are the legendary POEM-CEES. Explore our art zones and activities for all-ages including live art installations, lawn games, and more.

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Music


Arrested Development

Masta Ace
w/ Sound of the City

Kokayi

Black Folks Don’t Swim?

Raquel Ra Brown

POEM-CEES

DJ Stylus

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Activities


Face & Body Painting

Caricature Drawing

Double Dutch

Roller Skating

Video Games



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Art Zones


Haiku Writing

Origami Creation

Graffiti Canvas Painting



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Featured Artists

  • Arrested Development

  • Masta Ace

    with band Sound of the City

  • Kokayi


  • Black Folks Don't Swim?

  • Raquel Ra Brown

  • POEM-CEES

    Host

  • DJ Stylus

    The Vibe Conductor

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WBL Fest 2025 Sponsors & Partners:

This event is part of the 2025 Words Beats & Life Fest 2025 and is brought to you in part by the National Education Association, DC Housing Finance Agency, DC Department of Parks and Recreation, Sound Exchange, Downtown BID Foundation, DowntownDC BID and Jazz & Justice WPFW 89.3 Radio.