The 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival runs from March 17 through April 15 in Washington. Here are some photos from years past.
The 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival runs from March 17 through April 15 in Washington. Here are some photos from years past.
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The National Park Service predicts that the trees could reach their peak bloom starting March 17.
The National Park Service predicts that the trees could reach their peak bloom starting March 17.
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Peak bloom is reached when 70% of the blossoms are open on the Yoshino cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin.
Peak bloom is reached when 70% of the blossoms are open on the Yoshino cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin.
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The festival marks the 1912 gift from Tokyo of 3,000 cherry trees to Washington.
The festival marks the 1912 gift from Tokyo of 3,000 cherry trees to Washington.
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The Jefferson Memorial framed by cherry blossoms, a popular scene for visitors to photograph.
The Jefferson Memorial framed by cherry blossoms, a popular scene for visitors to photograph.
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A rising full moon added a bit of drama to the budding trees along Washington's Tidal Basin in 2016.
A rising full moon added a bit of drama to the budding trees along Washington's Tidal Basin in 2016.
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There are usually fewer blossom-peepers during the week.
There are usually fewer blossom-peepers during the week.
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