National Cherry Blossom Festival
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D.C.’s iconic cherry trees almost didn’t happen, author says
The cherry blossoms have graced the nation’s capital for more than 100 years. But it’s a tradition that came close to never happening, author Dan Stone says.
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Recipes: Cherry blossom-themed cocktails offer taste of spring
D.C. bars share their favorite cherry blossom-inspired cocktail recipes.
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Park service: D.C. cherry blossoms at peak bloom
The cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin are officially at peak bloom, the National Park Service announced Friday.
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Cherry blooms still not at peak
The Park Service Thursday said the peak bloom — when 70 percent of the blooms are open — could occur Thursday, March 24 but most likely will be Friday, March 25.
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2016 National Cherry Blossom Festival FAQ
Have questions about the upcoming Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC? WTOP has all the answers to help you enjoy the local festivities. Learn more!
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Cherry blossoms almost at their peak
The cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin are very close to their peak.
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Chilly weather doesn’t affect peak bloom dates
The peak bloom period is still expected to begin on or about March 23.
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Changes made to 2016 Cherry Blossom festival
Despite the chilly weather predicted for Sunday, there’s no shortage of events set for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Some things on the schedule have changed.
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Chilly weather doesn’t dampen spirits for cherry blossom fans
Thanks to a chilly, steady rain on Saturday, there weren’t crowds of people at the Tidal Basin for the National Cherry Blossom Festival — nor were there crowds of blossoms.
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Cherry blossoms are in the no-drone zone, says FAA
Thinking of using a drone to capture sweet pictures of the blooms during the National Cherry Blossom Festival? Don’t. It’s against the law.
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Dulles, Reagan National are pretty in pink
Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport are going pink for the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Plan ahead for Cherry Blossom Festival parking
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is offering ways to reserve parking for events.
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Could cold snap impact D.C.’s cherry blossoms?
The keepers of the Tidal Basin’s cherry blossom trees will be on high alert this weekend with a dose of cold weather forecast to move into the area Sunday.
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National Park Service revises peak Cherry blossom bloom dates
Fickle weather has once again changed D.C.’s cherry blossoms’ predicted dates of peak bloom, the National Park Service announced Tuesday.
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NPS Rangers offer free tours during Cherry Blossom Festival
A hidden gem associated with the National Cherry Blossom Festival is the availability of free tours given by National Park Service Rangers
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