PHOTOS: Cherry Blossoms 2022
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Light from the sunrise shines on a branch of cherry blossom tree near the Tidal Basin in the early morning on March 25, 2022 in Washington, DC. According to the National Parks Service the cherry blossoms reached peak bloom a couple of days ago, which has attracted large crowds to the National Mall area.
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The U.S. Capitol Building is seen behind the blooming cherry trees, Thursday, March 24, 2022. in Washington,
(AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
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A couple share a hug by cherry trees that are in full bloom around the Tidal Basin in Washington, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Annual National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington in 1912.
(AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
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An woman walks during the rain day, amid cherry trees that are in full bloom around the Tidal Basin in Washington, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Annual National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington in 1912.
(AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
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People pose for pictures amid cherry trees that are in full bloom around the Tidal Basin in Washington, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Annual National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington in 1912.
(AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
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Laura Gingrich, left and Matthew Poetzinger swing dance to celebrate their engagement under Yoshino cherry trees that are in full bloom around the Tidal Basin in Washington, Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Annual National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington in 1912.
(AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)
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Blossoms are seen along the Tidal Basin at sunset, Monday, March 21, 2022, as the trees reach their peek bloom in Washington.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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Nicole Vargas, 16, of Maryland, has sweet sixteen photos taken next to cherry blossoms on March 21, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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People under the Cherry Blossom trees take pictures, Monday, March 21, 2022, as the trees reach their peek bloom in Washington.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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People under the Cherry Blossom trees, Monday, March 21, 2022, as the trees reach their peek bloom in Washington.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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A woman takes a picture of the Cherry Blossom trees at sunset, Monday, March 21, 2022, as the trees reach their peek bloom in Washington.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
A woman takes a picture of the Cherry Blossom trees at sunset, Monday, March 21, 2022, as the trees reach their peek bloom in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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Admirers of the trees are urged not to pick its delicate pink-white blossoms.
(WTOP/John Domen)
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The cherry blossoms in D.C. have hit peak bloom.
(WTOP/John Domen)
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Some of the trees are over 100 years old.
(WTOP/John Domen)
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A special tree crew makes sure that the trees are healthy.
(WTOP/John Domen)
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A row of cherry blossoms hangs along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. on March 21, 2022.
(WTOP/Luke Lukert)
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A cherry blossom tree is see along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. on March 21, 2022.
(WTOP/Luke Lukert)
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Visitors take pictures and socialize amid the blooming buds on March 21, 2022.
(WTOP/Luke Lukert)
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Roughly 3,700 cherry blossom trees adorn the National Mall.
(WTOP/Luke Lukert)
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A gift from Tokyo in 1912 at the Tidal Basin has transformed into a four-week event across Washington, D.C., and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia.
(WTOP/Luke Lukert)
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Roughly 3,700 cherry blossom trees adorn the National Mall.
(WTOP/Luke Lukert)
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Roughly 3,700 cherry blossom trees adorn the National Mall.
(WTOP/Luke Lukert)
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Cherry Blossoms are visible behind a member of the Secret Service on the South Lawn of the White House before President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive in Washington, Sunday, March 20, 2022, after spending the weekend in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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Dancers with the Washington Ballet, including ballerinas Tamako Miyazaki, right, and Victoria Arrea, center, change out of their tutus after an official photo shoot for the dance company at the Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial, Friday, March 18, 2022, as the Cherry Blossom trees along the tidal basin continue to head toward this year’s peak bloom in Washington.
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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Cherry blossoms are seen in Lower Senate Park on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on March 20, 2022.
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