Founded by aviation pioneer Paul E. Garber (1899-1992), the festival, one of the kite world's premier events, is sponsored by The Smithsonian Associates and the National Air and Space Museum, and features kite fliers from across the U.S. and the world. 
Traditionally a part of the festivities at cherry blossom time in the Nation's Capital, the Smithsonian's colorful Kite Festival is one of the most popular annual events held on the National Mall.
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - Coordinator 
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - Cherry Blossom Princesses 
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - Bubbles 
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - Bubbles floating in front of Washington Monument. 
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - Bubble Machine 
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - Kids love bubbles 
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - The Bubble Guy standing next to his famous Bubble Machine. 
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - Bubble Machine 
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - Bubble Machine 
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - Bubble Machine 
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - Bubble Machine Rules 
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - Kids admire doggy. 
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - Decorative Flags 
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - Decorative Flags 
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 Smithsonian Kite Festival - Decorative Flags 
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