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Photos: Cherry Blossoms 2015

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April 1, 2015, 6:24 AM

The Washington Monument towers over a cherry tree in full bloom, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Peak bloom for the cherry blossoms on the Tidal Basin is pretty amazing! The cherry blossoms on National Mall & Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C., are expected to reach this stage over the weekend, making it a great time to visit. (Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
(Photo by Joe Milmoe, USFWS.)
Cherry trees at full bloom are seen around the Tidal Basin, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Cherry trees at full bloom are seen around the Tidal Basin, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
The Washington Monument towers over a cherry tree in full bloom, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The Washington Monument towers over a cherry tree in full bloom, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
The Lincoln Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, are seen with cherry trees at full bloom across the Tidal Basin, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The Lincoln Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, are seen with cherry trees at full bloom across the Tidal Basin, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
People crowd the Tidal Basin path to see the fully blooming cherry trees, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
People crowd the Tidal Basin path to see the fully blooming cherry trees, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
Fully opened cherry blossoms are seen along the Tidal Basin, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Fully opened cherry blossoms are seen along the Tidal Basin, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
Jade Starling, lead singer of Pretty Poison, performed at the Cherry Blossom Parade. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
WTOP/Kathy Stewart
Latasha Better, a Redskins cheerleader, with the Pom Squad (Pom-Positive Outcome Mentoring). The dance team performed at the Cherry Blossom Parade on April 11, 2015. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
Latasha Better, a Redskins cheerleader, with the Pom Squad (Pom-Positive Outcome Mentoring). The dance team performed at the Cherry Blossom Parade on April 11, 2015. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
WTOP/Kathy Stewart
A huge Doraemon balloon is moved down Constitution Avenue during the Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
A huge Doraemon balloon is moved down Constitution Avenue during the Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
A huge cherry blossom balloon is pulled down Constitution Avenue during the Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. In the background at right is the Washington Monument. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
A huge cherry blossom balloon is pulled down Constitution Avenue during the Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. In the background at right is the Washington Monument. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
Floats pictured during the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on April 11, 2015. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
Floats pictured during the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on April 11, 2015. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
WTOP/Kathy Stewart
A huge Care Bear balloon moves down Constitution Avenue, as the Washington Monument is seen in the background, during the Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
A huge Care Bear balloon moves down Constitution Avenue, as the Washington Monument is seen in the background, during the Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
Crowds flooded downtown D.C. April 11, 2015 for the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
WTOP/Kathy Stewart
The Cherry Blossom Parade underway on April 11, 2015. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
The Cherry Blossom Parade underway on April 11, 2015. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
WTOP/Kathy Stewart
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(WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
(WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
(WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
The Cherry Blossoms are on display Thursday, April 9, 2015.
The Cherry Blossoms are on display Thursday, April 9, 2015. (Courtesy Jarrett Hendrix)
Courtesy Jarrett Hendrix
Cherry Blossoms are in bloom around the Tidal Basin across from the Washington Monument in Washington, Thursday, April 9, 2015. Washington's famous cherry blossoms are set to hit peak bloom this weekend as the National Cherry Blossom Festival draws big crowds for its annual parade and Japanese street festival. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Cherry Blossoms are in bloom around the Tidal Basin across from the Washington Monument in Washington, Thursday, April 9, 2015. Washington’s famous cherry blossoms are set to hit peak bloom this weekend as the National Cherry Blossom Festival draws big crowds for its annual parade and Japanese street festival. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
AP Photo/Susan Walsh
D.C. is one of the top spots for healthy living, according to a new AARP survey. (AP)
A jogger runs along the Tidal Basin surrounded by cherry blossoms in Washington, Thursday, April 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
AP Photo/Susan Walsh
Eric Samuelson of Lake Oswego, Ore., walks his dog Roo along the Tidal Basin surrounded by cherry blossoms in Washington, Thursday, April 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Eric Samuelson of Lake Oswego, Ore., walks his dog Roo along the Tidal Basin surrounded by cherry blossoms in Washington, Thursday, April 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
AP Photo/Susan Walsh
Rebekah Murray of Leesburg, Va., right, photographs Luke and Carolyn Woods of Silver Spring, Md., among the cherry blossom trees along the Potomac River in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Luke and Carolyn were married four years ago and are retaking their wedding photos. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Rebekah Murray of Leesburg, Va., right, photographs Luke and Carolyn Woods of Silver Spring, Md., among the cherry blossom trees along the Potomac River in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Luke and Carolyn were married four years ago and are retaking their wedding photos. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Rebekah Murray of Leesburg, Va., left, photographs Luke and Carolyn Woods of Silver Spring, Md., among the cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Luke and Carolyn were married four years ago and are retaking their wedding photos. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Rebekah Murray of Leesburg, Va., left, photographs Luke and Carolyn Woods of Silver Spring, Md., among the cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Luke and Carolyn were married four years ago and are retaking their wedding photos. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
With the Washington Monument in the background, left, Rebekah Murray of Leesburg, Va., right, photographs Luke and Carolyn Woods of Silver Spring, Md., among the cherry blossoms trees along the Tidal Basin in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Luke and Carolyn were married 4 years ago and are retaking their wedding photos. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
With the Washington Monument in the background, left, Rebekah Murray of Leesburg, Va., right, photographs Luke and Carolyn Woods of Silver Spring, Md., among the cherry blossoms trees along the Tidal Basin in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Luke and Carolyn were married 4 years ago and are retaking their wedding photos. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Cherry blossoms bloom on trees along the Tidal Basin in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms bloom on trees along the Tidal Basin in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
The Washington Monument and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial are visible through cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
The Washington Monument and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial are visible through cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Cherry blossoms bloom in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms bloom in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
A bicyclist makes their way past cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A bicyclist makes their way past cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Cindy Janetzko of Falls Church, Va., walks her bicycle through cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cindy Janetzko of Falls Church, Va., walks her bicycle through cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Cherry blossoms bloom in Washington,, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms bloom in Washington,, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
A bicyclist makes their way past cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A bicyclist makes their way past cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Erin Leigh of Washington, center, and Diane Rusch, right, and B.K., left, both visiting from Pittsburgh, Pa., stop to photograph cherry blossoms in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Erin Leigh of Washington, center, and Diane Rusch, right, and B.K., left, both visiting from Pittsburgh, Pa., stop to photograph cherry blossoms in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
A Robin sits in a cherry blossom tree along the Tidal Basin in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A Robin sits in a cherry blossom tree along the Tidal Basin in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Cherry blossoms bloom in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms bloom in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Erin Leigh of Washington, D.C., center, and Diane Rusch, left, and B.K., right, both visiting from Pittsburgh, Pa. walks past cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Erin Leigh of Washington, D.C., center, and Diane Rusch, left, and B.K., right, both visiting from Pittsburgh, Pa. walks past cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Cherry blossoms trees are near blooming along the Tidal Basin, Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Washington. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th, one week later then last year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms trees are near blooming along the Tidal Basin, Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Washington. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th, one week later then last year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Cherry blossoms trees are near blooming along the Tidal Basin near the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th, one week later then last year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms trees are near blooming along the Tidal Basin near the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th, one week later then last year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Cherry blossoms trees are near blooming along the Tidal Basin, across from the Washington Monument, Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Washington. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th, one week later then last year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms trees are near blooming along the Tidal Basin, across from the Washington Monument, Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Washington. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th, one week later then last year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Cherry blossoms trees are near blooming along the Tidal Basin, Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Washington. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th, one week later then last year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms trees are near blooming along the Tidal Basin, Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Washington. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th, one week later then last year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Outside Nationals Park Wednesday, April 8, 2015. (WTOP/Jim Battagliese)
Outside Nationals Park Wednesday, April 8, 2015. (WTOP/Jim Battagliese)
WTOP/Jim Battagliese
Cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom on April 8. (WTOP/Megan Matthews)
Cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom on April 8. (WTOP/Megan Matthews)
WTOP/Megan Matthews
(WTOP/Megan Matthews)
Cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom on April 8. (WTOP/Megan Matthews)
WTOP/Megan Matthews
Cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom on April 8. (WTOP/Megan Matthews)
WTOP/Megan Matthews
Cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom on April 8. (WTOP/Megan Matthews)
Cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom on April 8. (WTOP/Megan Matthews)
WTOP/Megan Matthews
Cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom on April 8. (WTOP/Megan Matthews)
Cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom on April 8. (WTOP/Megan Matthews)
WTOP/Megan Matthews
Cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom on April 8. (WTOP/Megan Matthews)
Cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom on April 8. (WTOP/Megan Matthews)
WTOP/Megan Matthews
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(WTOP/Megan Matthews)
budding cherry blossom
The buds on this Tidal Basin cherry blossom on March 18 remain wrapped in woody sheathes, while buds on other area trees begin to extend out with tiny bits of green evident. (Courtesy Michael Stachowicz/National Mall and Memorial Parks)
Courtesy Michael Stachowicz/National Mall and Memorial Parks
AAA Mid-Atlantic and the American Bus Association are calling for a long term fix to D.C.'s cherry blossom parking problem. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
AAA Mid-Atlantic and the American Bus Association are calling for a long term fix to D.C.’s cherry blossom parking problem. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
WTOP/Michelle Basch
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) wears newly designed cherry blossom inspired shoes by Adidas in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday, March 16, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) wears newly designed cherry blossom inspired shoes by Adidas in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday, March 16, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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The Washington Monument towers over a cherry tree in full bloom, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Cherry trees at full bloom are seen around the Tidal Basin, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The Washington Monument towers over a cherry tree in full bloom, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The Lincoln Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, are seen with cherry trees at full bloom across the Tidal Basin, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
People crowd the Tidal Basin path to see the fully blooming cherry trees, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Fully opened cherry blossoms are seen along the Tidal Basin, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Latasha Better, a Redskins cheerleader, with the Pom Squad (Pom-Positive Outcome Mentoring). The dance team performed at the Cherry Blossom Parade on April 11, 2015. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
A huge Doraemon balloon is moved down Constitution Avenue during the Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
A huge cherry blossom balloon is pulled down Constitution Avenue during the Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. In the background at right is the Washington Monument. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Floats pictured during the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on April 11, 2015. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
A huge Care Bear balloon moves down Constitution Avenue, as the Washington Monument is seen in the background, during the Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The Cherry Blossom Parade underway on April 11, 2015. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)
The Cherry Blossoms are on display Thursday, April 9, 2015.
Cherry Blossoms are in bloom around the Tidal Basin across from the Washington Monument in Washington, Thursday, April 9, 2015. Washington's famous cherry blossoms are set to hit peak bloom this weekend as the National Cherry Blossom Festival draws big crowds for its annual parade and Japanese street festival. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
D.C. is one of the top spots for healthy living, according to a new AARP survey. (AP)
Eric Samuelson of Lake Oswego, Ore., walks his dog Roo along the Tidal Basin surrounded by cherry blossoms in Washington, Thursday, April 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Rebekah Murray of Leesburg, Va., right, photographs Luke and Carolyn Woods of Silver Spring, Md., among the cherry blossom trees along the Potomac River in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Luke and Carolyn were married four years ago and are retaking their wedding photos. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Rebekah Murray of Leesburg, Va., left, photographs Luke and Carolyn Woods of Silver Spring, Md., among the cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Luke and Carolyn were married four years ago and are retaking their wedding photos. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
With the Washington Monument in the background, left, Rebekah Murray of Leesburg, Va., right, photographs Luke and Carolyn Woods of Silver Spring, Md., among the cherry blossoms trees along the Tidal Basin in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Luke and Carolyn were married 4 years ago and are retaking their wedding photos. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms bloom on trees along the Tidal Basin in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
The Washington Monument and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial are visible through cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms bloom in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A bicyclist makes their way past cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cindy Janetzko of Falls Church, Va., walks her bicycle through cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms bloom in Washington,, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A bicyclist makes their way past cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Erin Leigh of Washington, center, and Diane Rusch, right, and B.K., left, both visiting from Pittsburgh, Pa., stop to photograph cherry blossoms in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A Robin sits in a cherry blossom tree along the Tidal Basin in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms bloom in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Erin Leigh of Washington, D.C., center, and Diane Rusch, left, and B.K., right, both visiting from Pittsburgh, Pa. walks past cherry blossoms trees in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms trees are near blooming along the Tidal Basin, Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Washington. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th, one week later then last year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms trees are near blooming along the Tidal Basin near the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th, one week later then last year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms trees are near blooming along the Tidal Basin, across from the Washington Monument, Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Washington. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th, one week later then last year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cherry blossoms trees are near blooming along the Tidal Basin, Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Washington. Officials are calling for a peak bloom period from April 11-14th, one week later then last year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Outside Nationals Park Wednesday, April 8, 2015. (WTOP/Jim Battagliese)
Cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom on April 8. (WTOP/Megan Matthews)
Cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom on April 8. (WTOP/Megan Matthews)
Cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom on April 8. (WTOP/Megan Matthews)
Cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom on April 8. (WTOP/Megan Matthews)
budding cherry blossom
AAA Mid-Atlantic and the American Bus Association are calling for a long term fix to D.C.'s cherry blossom parking problem. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) wears newly designed cherry blossom inspired shoes by Adidas in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday, March 16, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin in D.C. are in full bloom as of April 11, 2015.

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