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Cherry Blossoms, Flamingos and Lanterns: DC Residents Decorate Porches for Parade
Spring has arrived, and Washington, D.C. residents are showing their spirit. Many have decorated their houses and porches for the Petal Porch Parade and Processions. The parade, a new program a part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, was created to unite the community and celebrate the springtime. The parade is taking place from March 20 until April 11 and residents... -
Photos: Washington Cherry Blossoms Hit Peak Bloom
The cherry blossom trees around the Washington Tidal Basin reached peak bloom on Sunday, March 28, in a sure sign of spring. Here’s a look at the splendor mere hours before the the trees burst into full blossom. We’ll be adding photos too. -
Cherry Blossom Trees Reach Peak Bloom Early Amid Warm Temps
Washington’s famous cherry blossom trees hit peak bloom. The National Park Service (NPS) announced late Sunday morning that the trees around the Tidal Basin reached their final blooming stage. “The cherry trees have reached peak bloom after temps well above average last week sped us through the final stages of the blossom cycle – just four days from stage...
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When Will DC's Famous Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom? They're Now at Puffy White
This phase, puffy white, is the penultimate step in the Yoshino cherry trees’ six blooming phases.
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When Will DC's Cherry Blossoms Bloom? They Just Reached Phase 4 of 6
This phase, extension of florets, is the latest step in the Yoshino cherry trees’ six blooming phases.
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Cherry Blossom Closures Announced
The National Park Service announced plans to limit access to the Tidal Basin and surrounding monuments over fears large crowds could make the cherry blossoms a COVID-19 superspreader event. News4’s Mark Segraves reports on the closures.
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We're Halfway There: DC Cherry Blossoms Reach Phase 3 of Blooming
This phase, extension of florets, is the latest step in the Yoshino cherry trees’ six blooming phases.
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Rui Hachimura Unveils Incredible Cherry Blossom Sneakers Vs. Nets
The Wizards forward paid tribute to his own heritage and a D.C. springtime staple with his sneakers on Sunday vs. Nets
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The Weekend Scene: What to Do in the DC Area
Water taxi services return this weekend while the national cherry blossom festival kicks off. News4’s Tommy McFly shares the best places to be this weekend.
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What to Expect at the Cherry Blossom Festival
News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports on events included in this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival.
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DC Cherry Blossoms Reach Second Blooming Stage
The famous cherry blossom trees around D.C.’s Tidal Basin have entered the second phase of their blooming cycle, the National Park Service (NPS) announced Tuesday. NPS said that the Yoshino cherry blossom trees are at florets visible, the second of six stages culminating in peak bloom. The NPS predicts the cherry blossoms will reach peak bloom in less than...
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Science Explained: How Weather Affects Cherry Blossoms' Peak Bloom
Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper explains how weather affects the timing of the cherry blossoms’ peak bloom.
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DC's Wharf Celebrates Cherry Blossom Season With Bloomaroo
Cherry blossom season is upon us, and D.C. is preparing to celebrate. The Wharf is presenting Bloomaroo from March 20 to April 11 with interactive art, outdoor cycling and cherry blossom-inspired food offerings. To kick off, the bridge will be lit with pink and white, and Pearl Street will be decorated with pink lanterns. As the coronavirus pandemic continues this…
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DC Neighborhoods to Celebrate Spring With New Petal Porch Parade
The National Cherry Blossom Festival announced the ‘Petal Porch Parade,’ a new program focused on bringing both the spirit of the festival and civic pride into D.C. neighborhoods. The Petal Porch Parade will ask D.C. residents to participate by decorating their porches, yards, windows and balconies to celebrate spring and cherry blossoms. The festival will run from March 20 through April...
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2021 Cherry Blossom Parade Canceled Due to COVID-19
The 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade has already been canceled due to the coronavirus, the festival announced. The National Cherry Blossom Festival scheduled for March 20 through April will go on with safe programming being planned. “The health and safety of our festival staff and the attendees, sponsors and other stakeholders remain the Festival’s top priority,” National Cherry Blossom…
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Several National Cherry Blossom Festival Events Canceled, Postponed
Several events for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., are now canceled or postponed due to concerns about the coronavirus, festival organizers announced Wednesday.
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Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Predicted for March 27-30
D.C.’s famous cherry blossom trees will reach peak bloom around March 27-30, the National Park Service says. Peak bloom is one of the highlights of the National Cherry Blossom Festival Season. It’s when 70% of the Yoshino cherry trees on the National Mall are fully flowering. The National Park Service announced Wednesday when they expect the cherry blossom trees...