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National Cherry Blossom Festival

Thousands of cherry trees bloom around DC's Tidal Basin. The peak lasts only a few days; the Park Service forecasts it.

Photo: Jay Wald · CC BY-SA 4.0
When
Late March to mid-April
This year's dates
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