In Bloom: The flowering of the cherry blossoms kicks off the D.C. tourism season. Click to see panoramic views of the trees at peak bloom and a historical gallery. • Panorama: Tidal Basin at peak bloom
NEWS COVERAGE Tourism Blooms: Patriotic crowds celebrate a cheery blossom season. Blossom Poets: Reflections on the beauty of the trees in bloom. Cherry Forecast: Sooner Bloomers Fanfare for the City's Beauties Banking on the Blossoms Worries Amid the Blooms				WHAT TO DO Printer-Friendly Map Print a map with details on blossom viewing. The National Cherry Blossom Festival runs from March 23 to April 8. Blossom Viewing Directions and tips for avoiding the crowds. Presidential Memorials Panoramic photos of the city's landmarks. FESTIVAL EVENTS Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, April 6 Parade of Lighted Boats, April 6 Sakura Matsuri Street Festival, April 6 Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Race, April 7 WHERE TO GO Dining on the Mall Pack a Picnic Japanese Restaurants Search Places & Events: GO OUT
LIVE ONLINE Robert DeFeo: National Park Service horticulturalist, Tuesday, April 2 at 11 a.m. EST Garden Plot: Post columnist Adrienne Cook discusses the spring garden, Thursday, March 28 at 11 a.m. EST VISITORS GUIDE Where to Stay | What to See | Getting Around | Driving Directions | Airport Info
SIGHTS & SOUNDS Gallery: Blossoms Past – D.C. in Bloom Since 1944 Video: Tidal Basin in Bloom Video: Trees' caretaker Video: The Parade Video: Japanese Dancers Video: Poster Contest Panorama: Tidal Basin in Bloom, April 2001. WEATHER Metro Weather 53°F Cloudy TRAFFIC Live Traffic Reports and Metro Information RELATED CONTENT Washington Century: She Painted the Town Pink Glossary: Different Types of Cherry Trees Cherry Blossom Festival Site National Park Service Cherry Trees Page
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