Each year for April Fools Day, DC-area institutions and businesses poke a little fun, proving that even a city known for taking itself a bit too seriously at times still has a sense of humor. Here are a few favorites we spotted today. Coming soon to a Metro near you: The Metro bed collection.  All orders ship Neveruary 1. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Washington Metro • WMATA (@metroforward) Good luck spotting the Potomac Overlook cougar in the Arlington suburbs: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arlington Magazine (@arlingtonmagazine) Take a stroll along the National Mall to spot the ever-so rare red, white, and blue blossoms. Unbelievable! The legendary cherry tree cut down by young George Washington has regenerated on the Washington Monument grounds and is patriotically blooming red, white blue blossoms, possibly sensing our approach towards the 250th anniversary of American independence in July.… pic.twitter.com/XeewrotDbe — National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) April 1, 2026 Perhaps eating artificially-dyed candy in bulk balances all the red meat? pic.twitter.com/oOBv1uuT0g — HHS Rapid Response (@HHSResponse) April 1, 2026 If only all parking tickets could be redeemed for a tasty freebie. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Call Your Mother (@callyourmotherdeli) The post How the DC-Area Is Celebrating April Fools Today first appeared on Washingtonian. ...read more read less