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Cherry Blossom Fireworks Cruise on the Potomac: Depart from the Southwest Waterfront Gangplank Marina for magnificent views of cherry blossom festival fireworks


Saturday, April 03, 2010 at 6:15 PM


Experience a spectacular fireworks display from the Potomac River
Meet other ICDC members and make new friends


Event Details

Please reserve your tickets soon! We sold out each of the last 6 years.
Please note that the tickets below are for the cruise
that departs from the Southwest Waterfront Gangplank Marina.

We have the best seats in town to watch the fireworks display that is a part of the annual Cherry Blossom festival. Watching the fireworks from the Potomac River is a truly unforgettable and magical experience. Imagine the illuminated Washington monuments along with sweeping views of the Washington skyline at a distance as you enjoy wine from the cash bar and the company of your ICDC friends! The experience is only heightened by the presence of cherry blossoms in bloom throughout the waterfront along the Potomac River.

We expect this cruise to be very popular. Our cherry blossom fireworks cruises have sold out each of the last 6 years; please reserve your tickets soon!

~ Climate controlled private yacht
~ 2-hour cruise from the Southwest Waterfront
~ Sip on wine from the cash bar
~ Enjoy the company of ICDC members
~ Spectacular fireworks display
~ Magnificent views of the illuminated Washington skyline 

PLEASE NOTE: Kindly note that it is your responsibility to arrive on time at the designated meeting location. Traffic delays and road closures are possible. Please give your self plenty of time to arrive at the meeting location. If you are delayed due to any reason and miss the boat, we are unable to issue you a refund.

Weather Notice: Please dress according to the weather.
The boat's cabin is enclosed but please dress warmly in the event of cold weather on the day of the cruise so that you are comfortable.

We will depart from the Gangplank Marina on the Southwest Waterfront while the sun starts to set. As the Washington nightlife comes to life at a distance, you can socialize, make new friends, and enjoy the views before returning back to the dock at the conclusion of our 2 hour cruise.

You will enjoy spectacular views of the monuments south of the 14th Street Bridge. We expect this cruise to be very popular with our members. Please reserve your tickets early before we sell out.

We will cruise rain or shine but please dress according to the weather!
Please also note that the fireworks organized as a part of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival is beyond our control. We will cruise rain or shine but we are unable to offer refunds in the very unlikely event the fireworks are postponed due to the weather or other conditions beyond our control.


Requested Attire
Please dress according to the weather. It might be cold outside so please make sure that you dress warm!

Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change)
PLEASE NOTE: Kindly note that it is your responsibility to arrive on time at the designated meeting location. Traffic delays and road closures are possible. Please give your self plenty of time to arrive at the meeting location. If you are delayed due to any reason and miss the boat, we are unable to issue you a refund.

6:15 PM Check-in starts at the gazebo near the main entrance to the Gangplank Marina at the Southwest Waterfront. Please arrive on time.* The Gazebo is between the Channel Inn and the parking lot for the marina.

6:30 PM We will leave the gazebo to board the boat.

We will return back at the dock following the cruise. Please note that cruise time may change to accommodate security and traffic considerations on the Channel.

* Please note that it is your responsibility to arrive at the meeting location on time. Please allow plenty of time for traffic delays and/or road closures. If you do not arrive at the meeting location at 6:15 PM and miss the cruise, we are unable to issue refunds. Purchase of tickets by your constitutes your acceptance of our no refund policy.


Rain Date Policy
The cruise will go ahead rain or shine.
Tickets and Registration
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Please reserve your tickets soon! We sold out each of the last 6 years.

Tickets are only $75 for a limited time and $125 afterwards. Our Cherry Blossom fireworks cruise sold out well in advance each of the previous 6 years! Please reserve your tickets soon if you plan to join us: http://www.internationalclubdc.com

* Please note that it is your responsibility to arrive at the meeting location on time. Please allow plenty of time for traffic delays and/or road closures. It is recommended that you take METRO to arrive at the meeting location since road closures are possible. Kindly note that by purchasing a ticket you accept responsibility to arrive at the designated meeting location ON TIME. If you do not arrive at the meeting location at 6:15 PM and miss the cruise, we are unable to issue refunds. Purchase of tickets by your constitutes your acceptance of our no refund policy.


Cancellation Policy
All online ticket sales are final. Are are unable to offer refunds or cancelations on online ticket purchases.
Address

Gazebo near the waterfront at the intersection of 6th Street and Water Street SW. If you have trouble locating us near the gazebo, please call Clinton at (703) 981 5917.

If you follow 6th Street south to the waterfront, it will curve to intersect Maine Ave and M Street SW, and open to a parking lot that is the main enterance to the Gangplank Marina. The Channel Inn will be located to your right. Continue walking from here towards the water and there will be a covered gazebo (If you are looking towards the water, the gazebo will be to your right side) where an ICDC Staff member will greet you. Please make sure you print the google map at the link below before you arrive so you can locate the gazebo.The green arrow points to the gazebo: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=38.876816,+-77.022140&num=1&t=h&sll=38.876693,-77.022099

Directions

Please arrive early to give yourself enough time to find parking.

By Metro
Please call  (202) 637 7000  (202) 637 7000 for METRO directions.


Additional Event Information & Notes

We highly recommend that you take METRO to arrive at the designated meeting location due to possible traffic and street closures. For METRO information, please call (202) 637 7000.


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