If you’re planning to come to Washington, DC, then March & April has the incentive of seeing these beautiful Cherry Blossoms. The blooming of the Cherry Blossom trees and the National Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual outdoor treat.

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The Festival runs from March 20 – April 11, 2021, and full of both virtual and in-person events that honor American and Japanese cultures and represents a close bond forged between the two countries that began with Tokyo Mayor Yukio Ozaki’s gift of the trees back in 1912.

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If you want to admire the 3,000-plus trees, the Festival invites residents, visitors and fans from across the globe to “step into spring” with a diverse variety of experiences that include both virtual and personal elements while prioritizing the health and safety of everyone involved.

The predicted peak bloom is April 2-5.

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You can see the cherry blossoms via the live BloomCam. (See link below). The Festival also offers many virtual and in-person events, activities and other ways to celebrate the season.

Best to read guidance for visiting at this time:

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/cherryblossom/index.htm