Cherry Blossoms

News4’s Derrick Ward spoke to several participants and onlookers.

Here’s a rundown of the things to do during the National Cherry Blossom Festival this weekend in D.C., plus road closures for the parade on Saturday.

This weekend in the Washington, D.C., area, you can help Ukrainian refugees by dropping bean bags from a moving airplane, celebrate Japanese culture or catch a film festival. News4’s Tommy McFly has picks.

Washingtonians seemed to love the new D.C.-themed threads.

The cherry blossoms may not be in peak bloom anymore, but there are still many ways to enjoy the season, including Cherry Night at D.C. restaurants. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.

The teams partnered with Nike for their city edition uniforms that celebrate D.C.’s cherry trees.

It’s a busy day in D.C. Crowds are expected to flock to the National Mall for the Blossom Kite Festival, and there are road closures for the Rock n Roll Marathon. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

D.C.’s tallest pop-up art installation will light up the NoMa neighborhood for the next week. News4’s Juliana Valencia has a preview of what to expect.

The cherry trees are in real trouble. Over the past 25 years, we’ve seen sea level rise of about three inches. That doesn’t seem like a lot, but over the next 30 years, we’re expecting sea level rise of nearly a foot.

Planning to go see the cherry blossoms on the Tidal Basin in the next few days? News4’s Megan McGrath checks in Thursday morning.

The Blossom Kite Festival is returning this spring, and it looks like Saturday’s weather will provide plenty of wind to get those kites aloft.

According to a new report from NOAA, the U.S. coastline will see up to a foot of sea-level rise by 2050. NBC4’s Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer spoke to the National Park Service and NOAA about how this is already affecting the cherry blossoms in the tidal basin and plans to preserve the trees.

News4’s Tommy McFly previews Saturday’s kite festival and year-round recreation on the National Mall.

National Park Service spokesperson Mike Litterst says blooms could be visible for 7 to 10 days from peak bloom, which began Monday. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

People came out to the Tidal Basin Monday to take in the blossoming scenery. News4’s Aimee Cho reports this peak bloom might only last for a couple of days.

The cherry blossoms hit peak bloom in D.C. this week, but the flowers in ARTECHOUSE’s new exhibit are in peak bloom every day. News4’s Tommy McFly reports on the latest immersive digital art experience.

D.C.’s cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom, the National Park Service announced.

See a map of D.C’s cherry trees plus some of the best viewing spots in Maryland and Virginia.

D.C.’s cherry blossoms are just one step away from peak bloom.

What Maryland is doing for drivers to ease the pain of filling up and blossom watch at the Tidal Basin.