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National Cherry Blossom Festival
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In 1912, Tokyo Mayor Yukio Ozaki gifted Washington, D.C. with 3,000 cherry trees. To commemorate his generosity, the Cherry Blossom Festival was born and will be hosted in 2022 from March 18 to 27.... Read More
In 1912, Tokyo Mayor Yukio Ozaki gifted Washington, D.C. with 3,000 cherry trees. To commemorate his generosity, the Cherry Blossom Festival was born and will be hosted in 2022 from March 18 to 27. Tourists from all over the world come to the Tidal Basin to see the blooms. The peak bloom date, known as the day that 70 percent of the blossoms are open, varies each year. While the blooms may be the main attraction, the festival features a variety of creative and diverse activities that promote contemporary arts and culture, the environment and education. While most events are free and open to the public, some require paid admission.
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Address:
Tidal Basin
Washington, DC
202-547-1500
Admissions:
- Event Prices Vary
Website:
nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Gina Gallucci White
Washington Local Expert
- Outdoor Activities: "Come in the early morning or evening hours to avoid large crowds. During the COVID-19 pandemic, parking and pedestrian traffic was limited during peak bloom period."
- Romantic Things to Do, Free Things to Do, Best Attractions & Activities, Sightseeing: "Come in the early morning or evening hours to avoid large crowds."
- Best for Outdoor Activities Because: After a long winter stuck indoors, folks can rid themselves of the winter blues and cabin fever by attending this huge spring kickoff.
- Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: Spring brings out the romantic side in everyone so take a walk by the beautiful Tidal Basin to see the district bathed in pink.
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: People from around the world make their way to the nation's capital just for this event.
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: What better way to welcome the end of winter and the beginning of spring than to have beautiful flowers framing the Nation's Capital.
- Best for Sightseeing Because: Washington. D.C. may be known for being covered in red, white and blue but it always looks good in pink.
