Don't be surprised to see women in sweatpants and men in rumpled jeans. It is customary not to worry too much about the appearance here. Locals like to have fun. They may start singing along to music in headphones right in the subway. Well, why not?
Local people also like to celebrate holidays on a very large scale. If you get to the city during the celebration of Independence Day, on July 4, you can see a Grand parade, a concert of local performers and a performance of the National Symphony orchestra. You will be able to enjoy these shows even if it is raining. You can visit the Cherry Blossom Festival at the end of March. This is the largest holiday in the United States dedicated to Japanese culture. You can enjoy cherry blossoms in the Potomac River valley. Sushi cooking championships, tea ceremonies, and various excursions are held here at this time. Local people also celebrate Catholic Christmas, New Year, and national holidays – Thanksgiving, Constitution Day, National Flag Day, and popular youth days like Halloween or Valentine's Day. National communities celebrate their memorable dates. You can get a closer look at US culture during the Smithsonian Folk Festival.
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