March 27 - April 11. Peak bloom times predicted for Thursday, April 1 and Friday, April 2. The National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates springtime in Washington, DC, as well as the 1912 gift of the cherry blossom trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, DC. More than 3,700 cherry trees of various species grow around the Tidal Basin, at East Potomac Park, and on the Washington Monument grounds. The Key Event Dates are:National Cherry Blossom Festival Family Day & Opening Ceremony - Saturday, March 27National Building Museum - 401 F Street, NW Fireworks Display on the Southwest Waterfront - Saturday, April 3Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® - Saturday, April 10Sakura Matsuri -- Japanese Street Festival - Saturday, April 10
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