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

Credit: AP/Mark Schiefelbein

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

It’s official! The cherry blossoms have reached their peak bloom

It’s official! The cherry blossoms have reached their peak bloom

One final trim for DC’s cherry blossom trees

One final trim for DC’s cherry blossom trees

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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

DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival tops pre-pandemic levels this year

DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival tops pre-pandemic levels this year

Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates blooms with ‘Petal Porches’ decorating tradition

Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates blooms with ‘Petal Porches’ decorating tradition

Road closures set for DC’s Cherry Blossom races, Petalpalooza festival

Road closures set for DC’s Cherry Blossom races, Petalpalooza festival

March 26

Matt About Town: Explore the little-known history behind DC’s oldest, original cherry blossoms

Taste-testing cherry blossom foods in the DC area

Taste-testing cherry blossom foods in the DC area

More than 100 iconic cherry trees in Washington are being cut down. So long, Stumpy

More than 100 iconic cherry trees in Washington are being cut down. So long, Stumpy

Things to do in the DC area: Cherry blossom events, José Andrés’ new cookbook… and more!

Things to do in the DC area: Cherry blossom events, José Andrés’ new cookbook… and more!

How climate change is affecting DC’s iconic cherry blossoms

How climate change is affecting DC’s iconic cherry blossoms

Meet the Falls Church woman who is a cherry blossom super fan

Meet the Falls Church woman who is a cherry blossom super fan

Tips for planting a cherry blossom tree (or something similar) in your yard

Tips for planting a cherry blossom tree (or something similar) in your yard

DC’s iconic cherry blossoms are enjoying the cooler temperatures

DC’s iconic cherry blossoms are enjoying the cooler temperatures

Washington Monument behind cherry tree at the Tidal Basin

March 19

DC’s short cherry tree Stumpy on the chopping block

DC’s iconic cherry blossoms bloomed at near record-breaking pace. Is climate change to blame?

DC’s iconic cherry blossoms bloomed at near record-breaking pace. Is climate change to blame?

Metrorail to open early to get runners to cherry blossom 10 miler’s starting line

Metrorail to open early to get runners to cherry blossom 10 miler’s starting line

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