Cherry Blossom
| When Will They Bloom? | |
This year’s peak bloom date is estimated to be March 26 – March 30, 2013. The Peak Bloom Date for DC’s cherry blossoms is defined as the day on which 70 percent of the blossoms of the Yoshino cherry trees that surround the Tidal Basin are open. |
Why You Should Come: Each year the trees donated by Japan over 100 years ago provide a gorgeous vista of pink and white ringing the Tidal Basin, making cherry blossoms the signature event of DC’s tourist season. Visitors to the nation’s capital should not miss this extraordinary event, and local residents needing an excuse to see the blossoms now have one: photography instruction! You will learn how to make best use of your camera in shooting people, architecture, landscapes and monuments, and you will come away with gorgeous images in your camera.
Peak Bloom Dates and Festival Information Announced
The National Park Service announced that the peak bloom (defined as when 70% of the blossoms are open), will be March 26 – March 30.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival announced exciting plans for this year’s celebration, marking the 101st anniversary of the gift of trees. Taxicabs, pedicabs, and members of Ballou High School band joined to give a preview of the City in Bloom presented by Capital One Bank, designed to unite the region and bring the spirit of the nation’s greatest springtime celebration throughout Washington, DC. This year, City in Bloom goes global as Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo lights in conjunction with Hard Rock Cafe Washington, DC.
Outstanding talent is part of this year’s Festival. The Opening Ceremony is on Saturday, March 23 at the Warner Theatre, and is headlined by pop star Andy Grammer. Free tickets must be reserved in advance online.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on Saturday, April 13, is one of DC’s largest spectacular events and will be aired in a delayed telecast on WUSA 9 . Celebrity performances including Grammy award-winning artist Mya and Elliot Yamin from American Idol join giant helium balloons, specialty units, marching bands from across the country, and elaborate floats.
Get up to date information by downloading the free Festival app, available mid-March, and check nationalcherryblossomfestival.org for updates.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival announced exciting plans for this year’s celebration, marking the 101st anniversary of the gift of trees. Taxicabs, pedicabs, and members of Ballou High School band joined to give a preview of the City in Bloom presented by Capital One Bank, designed to unite the region and bring the spirit of the nation’s greatest springtime celebration throughout Washington, DC. This year, City in Bloom goes global as Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo lights in conjunction with Hard Rock Cafe Washington, DC.
Outstanding talent is part of this year’s Festival. The Opening Ceremony is on Saturday, March 23 at the Warner Theatre, and is headlined by pop star Andy Grammer. Free tickets must be reserved in advance online.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on Saturday, April 13, is one of DC’s largest spectacular events and will be aired in a delayed telecast on WUSA 9 . Celebrity performances including Grammy award-winning artist Mya and Elliot Yamin from American Idol join giant helium balloons, specialty units, marching bands from across the country, and elaborate floats.
Get up to date information by downloading the free Festival app, available mid-March, and check nationalcherryblossomfestival.org for updates.
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