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Cherry Blossom Watch: DC’s cherry trees are officially in peak bloom

Credit: Courtesy National Park Service

Cherry Blossom Watch: DC’s cherry trees are officially in peak bloom

See cherry blossoms without the tourists, traffic or long lines

See cherry blossoms without the tourists, traffic or long lines

As cherry blossoms reach peak bloom, one unusual tree stands out

As cherry blossoms reach peak bloom, one unusual tree stands out

Things to do in the DC area: Mediation services in Prince George’s Co., Blossom Kite Festival … and more!

Things to do in the DC area: Mediation services in Prince George’s Co., Blossom Kite Festival … and more!

11 cherry blossom-themed teas to celebrate spring in the DC area

11 cherry blossom-themed teas to celebrate spring in the DC area

March 5

Washington Capitals reveal new cherry blossoms jersey for charity auction

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DC’s cherry blossoms could reach peak bloom at end of March. Here’s when and how to celebrate

DC’s cherry blossoms could reach peak bloom at end of March. Here’s when and how to celebrate

National Cherry Blossom Festival plans for larger crowd, unveils official artwork

National Cherry Blossom Festival plans for larger crowd, unveils official artwork

DC runner meets her guardian angels who saved her life after cardiac arrest

DC runner meets her guardian angels who saved her life after cardiac arrest

‘It brings out joy’: Tourists and locals react to the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade

‘It brings out joy’: Tourists and locals react to the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade

Cherry Blossom Parade, other DC events bring weekend road closures, parking restrictions

Cherry Blossom Parade, other DC events bring weekend road closures, parking restrictions

Road closures: Cherry Blossom races shut down Downtown DC this weekend

Road closures: Cherry Blossom races shut down Downtown DC this weekend

Cherry blossoms’ peak bloom cut short by storms with gusty winds, park service says

Cherry blossoms’ peak bloom cut short by storms with gusty winds, park service says

The Washington Monument is seen in the distance as the cherry blossoms bloom along the Tidal Basin

April 2

Photos: DC’s cherry blossoms in peak bloom

‘I don’t even know what I paid’: Tourist hot spots in DC plagued by unlicensed food trucks

‘I don’t even know what I paid’: Tourist hot spots in DC plagued by unlicensed food trucks

Saturday to mark the warmest day of the year as cherry blossoms take center stage

Saturday to mark the warmest day of the year as cherry blossoms take center stage

Where to see D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms as they hit peak bloom

Where to see D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms as they hit peak bloom

An age-old Japanese tradition comes to DC schools in time for this weekend’s Cherry Blossom Kite Festival

An age-old Japanese tradition comes to DC schools in time for this weekend’s Cherry Blossom Kite Festival

Where to celebrate cherry blossom season in the DC area

Where to celebrate cherry blossom season in the DC area

One final trim for DC’s cherry blossom trees

One final trim for DC’s cherry blossom trees

Pink Tie Party kicks off National Cherry Blossom Festival with live performers, food and so much pink

Pink Tie Party kicks off National Cherry Blossom Festival with live performers, food and so much pink

How will DOGE cuts impact the Tidal Basin and its cherry blossom trees?

How will DOGE cuts impact the Tidal Basin and its cherry blossom trees?

Projected peak bloom dates announced for DC’s cherry blossoms

Projected peak bloom dates announced for DC’s cherry blossoms

National Park Service cuts come just before DC cherry blossom season

National Park Service cuts come just before DC cherry blossom season

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