Washington D.C.

The Washington Monument, an iconic landmark of Washington D.C. stands as the backdrop for a breathtaking display of seasonal beauty. In a brilliant twist of nature, the 1884 stone obelisk hosts a modern botanical tradition — cherry blossom season — over 3,700 cherry trees flank its granite base. The blooms paint the setting with color. A stunning sunset seals the scene, but it's the cherry blossoms that made the timing so perfect. Every spring, D.C. blossoms, filling the National Mall with fragile flowers. The Toshiko and Sumiya Collections are the most famous, including 40 selvedge varieties from Japan.

The Cherry Blossom Showcase

The 40 varieties of cherry trees — including "The Gifford Cherry," which arrives in late spring and features vibrant white blossoms with pink edges and a long, frilly petal length. Each blossom type is distinguished by a variety of petal colors and shapes. For example, the Yoshino cherry tree is known for its delicate, lightweight pink and white flowers. The newer yellow blossoms continue the show into the night. Each tree is a living museum exhibit — cherry blossom festivals have played a cultural role in Japan for over 1,000 years. These objects are linked to a fresh springtime ritual, which is quickly becoming a part of DC. These are the bloom varieties most people see, but the show won't be completely over at the end of peak bloom — the weeping cherry blossoms, the Mississippi and the Gippi variety. The trees are out of sight in downtown DC — they bloom later in April and see a lot of foot traffic. Some rare trees bloom later still.

Awash in Blossoms

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual event held in Washington D.C. during the spring. This year, it will run from March 20 to April 12, 2020. The festival celebrates the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, D.C. in 1912. The festival includes a variety of events, including a parade, kite festival, and the blossom bloom. Since the 1960s, the National Cherry Blossom Festival has grown to be one of the largest springtime events in the world, with over 1.5 million visitors annually. The cherry trees are a gift from Japan, but they also remind us of the Japanese artists who came to the US in large numbers in the early 20th century, and the internment camps of that nation. The blossoms attract a festival, tourists, and the trees themselves have a long history in Japan. The festival draws visitors from all over the world. National Cherry Blossom Festival brings music, culture, and beauty of cherry blossom trees in full bloom to the National Mall. Each year, the festival celebrates more than one million visitors and includes cultural events, performances and a parade.

The Blossoming of a Tradition

The variety of events at the National Cherry Blossom Festival reflects the various unique cultural experiences that the festival features. The blossoming of the National Cherry Blossom Festival is a festivity that began to grow in the early 1900s, and started as a gift from Japan to celebrate the friendship between the two countries. This festival includes a parade, the petal painting, the Sakura Matsuri and the Kinara Arigata Matsuri.

Patriotic Backdrop

During the festival season, the cherries adorn the base of the Washington Monument. However, the cherry blossoms are not the only things to enjoy, as the National Mall sits in the heart of the nation's capital. The Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and World War II Memorial are just a few of the memorable places in the vicinity.

The Elegance of the Cherry Blosson

The blossoms bring the city’s famous monuments to life, but the cherry blossoms themselves are also a sight to behold. Each blossom is elegant and delicate, with a variety of petal colors and shapes. The blossoms also have a variety of fragrances, and the variety of blossoms ensures that even a hectic trip can be enjoyable.

Twilight Cherry Blossoms

The blossoms are most famous in the daylight, but they come to life after dark. "Nighttime festivities have a dramatic flair with their evening Cherry Blossom Festival," says the official site. In the "Evening Cherry Blossom Festival: Nighttime Cherry Blossoms," the park is illuminated with colorful lights, and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. A Bloomcam is installed to capture 24/7 video of the cherry blossoms during the festival. Since the festival takes place in the spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the cherry blossom trees have a lot of vibrant color. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the cherry blossoms trees have a lot of vibrant color. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the cherry blossoms trees have a lot of vibrant color.

A Timing of Travelers

The blossoms bring spring, but they are timed for a reason. Cherry blossoms bloom at different times depending on the type of tree and the weather. The blossoms are a time to drive, do, and see unique visions. People flock from all over the world to witness the beauty of cherry blossoms of Washington DC. Cherry blossoms are a sight to behold. The blossoms are a sight to behold. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the cherry blossoms trees have a lot of vibrant color. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the cherry blossoms trees have a lot of vibrant color.

Take it all in

Washington D.C. is at its most beautiful in spring. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the cherry blossom trees have a lot of vibrant color. They are in full bloom, and the cherry blossoms trees have a lot of vibrant color. They are in full bloom, and the cherry blossom trees have a lot of vibrant color. They are in full bloom, and the cherry blossom trees have a lot of vibrant color. And with that, D.C. celebrates the season, and the city’s cherries are in full bloom.