Will a Federal Shutdown Shut Down the Cherry Blossom Parade?

By John Schriffen • Published April 7, 2011 • Updated on April 8, 2011 at 12:02 am

The federal government shutdown is a threat to Saturday's National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.

Organizers hope the show will go on regardless.

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