cherry blossom festival

March 2, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Anuncian Fechas Proyectadas para ver los Cerezos en Flor

El lunes, el Servicio de Parques Nacionales (NPS) anunció que están proyectando este año el punto máximo de los cerezos en flor en su esplendor entre el 2 de abril y el 5 de abril, en Tidal Basin en Washington. D.C. Según el sitio web oficial de Cherry Blossom Watch, el esperado desfile anual del […]

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March 1, 2021 | Abby Espiritu

Projected Peak Bloom Dates for Cherry Blossoms Announced

On Monday, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that they are projecting peak bloom for this year’s cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin in Washington. D.C. to fall between April 2 and April 5. “The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) blossoms are open,” […]

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March 20, 2020 | Michelle Queen

‘Bloom Cam’ Provides Live Look at Cherry Blossoms in DC

People Self-isolating due to COVID-19 have new way to enjoy the Tidal Basin cherry trees DC’s cherry blossom trees are now in peak bloom through the weekend and the weather is expected to be mild. Normally this would be a wonderful time to visit the Tidal Basin and enjoy the beauty of the cherry trees. […]

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March 13, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Cherry Blossom Festival Parade Canceled Due to Coronavirus

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C. has been canceled due to coronavirus precautions, the festival organization said in a statement.  “Our priority continues to be the health and safety of our staff, guests and all Festival supporters and as such we are following the recommendations of national and global health experts,” said […]

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March 4, 2020 | Grace Mottley

Cherry Blossoms Predicted to Reach Full Bloom in Late March

The National Park Service (NPS) announced that the cherry blossoms will mostly likely reach peak bloom between March 27 to 30. This initial bloom prediction indicates that the blossoms will reach the final stage of bloom progression much earlier than in 2019. This early bloom is due to a warmer-than-typical winter, according to NPS. Last year, […]

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March 2, 2020 | Grace Mottley

Warm Winter Leads to Potential Early Cherry Blossom Bloom

The National Park Service plans to announce their initial prediction for cherry blossom blooms this Wednesday. Current buds indicate the blossoms will reach peak bloom during mid-March, according to Cherry Blossom Watch. The blossoms are expected to bloom early this year, due to a warmer-than-normal winter. As of Feb. 28, the indicator trees have reached […]

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April 13, 2015 | Diana Belchase

Experience D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms!

The blossoms are set to burst any day now, so I’m sending these photos to all of you in hopes you’ll make the trip to Washington, D.C. and share in this spectacular sight. I promise you, there is no description in the world that will equal the experience of walking through showers of petals, or […]

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March 10, 2014 | Staff Writer

National Cherry Blossom Festival

The National Cherry Blossom Festival, the nation’s greatest springtime celebration, is set for March 20 – April 13 at various venues in Washington, D.C. This year commemorates the 102nd anniversary of the gift of trees from Tokyo to Washington, DC with over three weeks and four weekends of energetic and dynamic programming, welcoming attendees to […]

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