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Almost in the Pink
With the blossoms near peak bloom, residents and tourists alike traipsed around the Tidal Basin Tuesday to look at the famous cherry trees.
-- Paul Schwartzman
Blossom Forecast
Current cherry blossom peak forecast by the Park Service.
Cherry Trees, Loved To Death
Soil compaction is slowly killing many of the trees on parade this month.
Gusts at Kite Fest Prove to Be Too Much of a Good Thing
The last time Jack Maschhoff flew a kite was 70 years ago. Yesterday, the 84-year-old Detroiter relived the thrill, but only for a few chilly minutes.
Other Headlines
Scramble to the TopPost, Apr 2, 2005
Memory Blossoms Into a Winning EntryPost, Apr 3, 2005
Festival Starts With Hopes of SpringPost, Mar 27, 2005
Park Service Isn't BudgingPost, Mar 25, 2005
Cherry Blossom Q&APost, Mar 20, 2005
Live Online
Cherry Blossom Q&A
Diana Mayhew, executive director of the Cherry Blossom Festival, takes questions about the two-week celebration.
Multimedia
360º Blossom View
Interactive panorama from the National Mall during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Washington D.C. Resources
Saturday, April 9 - Sunday, April 10
Cherry Blossom Festival Rugby Tournament
Top Canadian and American rugby teams compete.
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- West Potomac Park
- 202-547-1500
Saturday, April 9
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Featuring floats and bands from around the world, as well as the American and Japanese Cherry Blossom queens.
- 10 a.m.
- Constitution Avenue (Between Seventh and 17th streets NW)
- Parade Map
- 202-547-1500
Saturday, April 9
Sakura Matsuri Street Festival
The annual party includes a wide array of Japanese dance, music and martial arts.
- 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- 12th Street NW (Between Constitution and Pennsylvania avenues)
- 202-547-1500
