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Metro to Boost Service for Cherry Blossom Crowds
Metro says it will soon run more trains on weekends and hold off on track work to accommodate crowds for cherry blossom season.
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Time to Smile: Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Prediction Is Out
The National Park Service predicts the blossoms will reach peak bloom from March 22-25. News4’s Pat Collins went down to the Tidal Basin, where folks are already excited – and smiling – for springtime.
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NPS Reveals DC Cherry Blossoms' Peak Bloom
Washington, D.C.’s beloved cherry trees are expected to reach peak bloom from March 22 to 25, National Park Service officials announced Tuesday.
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When Is Peak Bloom? NPS Reveals Cherry Blossom Prediction
March is here and that means cherry blossom season is right around the corner. Washington, D.C.’s beloved cherry trees are expected to reach peak bloom from March 22 to 25, National Park Service officials announced Tuesday. Peak bloom is defined as when at least 70% of the Yoshino cherry trees around the Tidal Basin are blossoming. Horticulturalists looked at expected…
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Cherry Blossom Festival Returning All In-Person in 2022
After two years of being held virtually due to the pandemic, the National Cherry Blossom Festival will return with all in-person events in 2022, officials announced Tuesday.
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There Is Hope for a ‘Traditional' Cherry Blossom Festival in 2022
News4’s Tommy McFly discussed the origins of cherry blossoms in D.C. and how the festival might look in March of 2022.
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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 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... -
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 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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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…