the CHERRY BLOSSOMS in Washington

National Cherry Blossom Festival
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring celebration in Washington, D.C., commemorating the March 27, 1912, gift of Japanese cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City to the city of Washington, D.C. Mayor Ozaki gave the trees to enhance the growing friendship between the United States and Japan and also celebrate the continued close relationship between the two nations.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS IN WASHINGTON, DC

The cherry blossom trees are without a doubt the stars of springtime in Washington, DC. Visit the District during this time and you’ll find the nation’s capital is accented in pink for the National Cherry Blossom Festival,

When do the cherry blossoms bloom?

This popular question has a different answer year-to-year. The National Park Service has predicted March 22-25 for peak bloom dates. The average peak bloom date, which is when 70% of the flowers of the cherry blossom trees are open, is around April 4. In the past, peak bloom has occurred as early as March 15 and as late as April 18. The entire blooming period can last up to 14 days, which includes the days leading up to peak bloom. NPS annually predicts the official peak bloom and shares details on its website, which also indicates that “it is nearly impossible to give an accurate forecast much more than 10 days before the peak bloom.” The best viewing of the cherry blossom trees typically lasts four to seven days after peak bloom begins, but the blossoms can last for up to two weeks under ideal conditions.

Where can you see the cherry blossom trees?

The most popular place to visit the cherry blossom trees is at the Tidal Basin, which provides great photo ops near the Jefferson Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. The majority of blossoms are located in this area and along the shoreline of East Potomac Park, which extends all the way to Hains Point.Meanwhile, small clusters of trees can be found along the National Mall, just northwest of the Lincoln Memorial and around the Washington Monument. Off-the-radar cherry blossom trees can be found at the National Arboretum, Anacostia Park, Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown, Stanton Park and Oxon Run Park. Here's how to get to the cherry blossoms by bike, Metro or walking at all of DC's cherry blossom spots. Be sure to read DC's latest travel status updates as well.

What time of day should you visit the cherry blossoms?

First off, there is no bad time to visit the cherry blossoms. Any time you get to see them is time well spent. During the spring season, the least busy time to visit the cherry blossoms is in the early morning or evening. You can expect more people on weekends and when the blooms are peaking.

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