WTOP Guide: National Cherry Blossom Festival

As spring beats back winter, the National Cherry Blossom Festival is ripe with events. This year marks the 102nd anniversary of the gift of thousands of cherry trees from Japan as a symbol of friendship with the United States. Peak bloom is expected between April 8 and April 12. Check back here for the latest on this season's pink and white festivities.

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by WTOP edited by WTOP News 4/7/2014 3:45:28 PM

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by patnoldetowne via twitter 4/10/2014 6:53:07 PM
WTOP Entertainment took a little time out from an assignment to enjoy the view Wednesday afternoon:
Alicia Lozano
@aliciavlozano
Looking sharp #cherryblossoms wtop @ Tidal Basin instagram.com/p/mk0l-AtLjM/
Apr. 9, 2014
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by Jason Fraley 4/9/2014 4:58:15 PM
Water taxi debuts on Potomac

There's a new way to travel from Alexandria to the National Mall and it doesn't involve wheels or rails.

by WTOP 4/7/2014 9:00:45 PM
Cherry Blossom Festival Parade looking for volunteers!

Interested? Read more at WTOP.com for the scoop.

by WTOP News 4/5/2014 7:05:11 AM
Arlington's cherry trees are starting to blossom. See photos.

by WTOP 4/4/2014 1:43:16 PM
D.C.'s biggest spring time party is Saturday. Don't miss out! Ticket and event info here:
The Official NCBF
@CherryBlossFest
No #raincheck for us! Dance the night away at #CherryBlast @BlindWhino - tix available here: ow.ly/v7MkK pic.twitter.com/c3PsN600KN
Mar. 28, 2014
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by Jason Fraley 3/28/2014 5:11:10 PM
Parking and parking tickets

Avoid parking tickets, don't drive to cherry blossom festival

by WTOP 3/26/2014 4:43:16 PM

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WTOP Guide: National Cherry Blossom Festival

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