The Cherry Blossoms Festival at the National Mall is one of the most awaited annual events for DC
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This is an annual event in DC and it is always very well attended. Thanks for sharing these impressive photos.
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Beautiful photos, @Mark12 !
This is definitely on my bucket list. Are you from the D.C. area or did you travel in to see the festival?
I travel in to see the festival from Montreal last weekend. It is very beautiful. You are luck to live there. It is snowing now in Quebec.
Hi @Mark12 ,
Amazing photos, thank you for sharing!
I had no idea there was a cherry blossom festival in DC, let alone there were so many beautiful trees around the lake.
How is the festival celebrated? Are any special events happening during that period to celebrate the blossoming trees?
The National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 20 – April 14, 2019) is a citywide festival that celebrates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry blossom trees to Washington, DC by the mayor of Tokyo. The festival features a range of spectacular events, from its eponymous kite extravaganza on the National Mall to fun cultural experiences like sake tastings. Local restaurants even get into the spirit with the Cherry Picks program, while DC-area hotels offer blossom-themed packages, deals and discounts. And it all leads up to the main events: Petalpalooza, formerly known as the Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival, and the storied National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.
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Below is a list of notable events to check out. For a full list of the events, visit the National Cherry Blossom Festival website.
I would have never guessed that it had so much to do with Japan @Mark12 .
Thanks again for sharing with us!