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Mar 29, 2023

Drivers, Brace For Road Closures This Weekend During D.C. Cherry Blossom Run

If you’re trying to catch a last glimpse of the cherry blossoms this weekend, you might not want to drive.

Mar 23, 2023

Get To The Tidal Basin! Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Is Now!

D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms are in peak bloom around the Tidal Basin. That also means peak crowds.

Mar 21, 2023

27 Delicious And Fun Ways To Celebrate Cherry Blossoms

Where to find cherry blossom food and drink specials or unusual themed events to mark this spring tradition around D.C.

Mar 08, 2023

Surprise! Cherry Blossoms Might Hit Peak Bloom Early

A warm winter has put the cherry blossoms ahead of schedule, and peak bloom could happen earlier than predicted.

Mar 03, 2023

20 Spots To See Cherry Blossoms That AREN’T The Tidal Basin

After NPS announced peak bloom from March 22 to 25, it’s time to plan where your annual cherry blossom profile picture will be taken.

Mar 01, 2023

Here’s When the Cherry Blossoms Will Be In Peak Bloom This Year

The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival starts March 20 — whether or not the blossoms are ready.

Jan 17, 2023

Could One Of The Warmest Januarys On Record Affect The Cherry Blossoms’ Peak Bloom Date?

While it’s too soon to predict peak bloom for Washington’s famous cherry blossoms, other plants are emerging early due to warmer temperatures.

Apr 12, 2022

I Tried As Many Cherry Blossom-Flavored Things As Possible In A Day. Here’s How It Went

Too many businesses to count roll out cherry blossom specials — here’s DCist’s take on some that will be around for a few more days.

Mar 23, 2022

We Tried The New Cherry Blossom-Flavored LaCroix So You Don’t Have To

LaCroix promises a “dazzling taste of blossoming Spring” with its newest flavor, but our taste-testers were instead left confused about whether there’s any spring at all.

Mar 21, 2022

17 Virtual And IRL Ways To Celebrate The Cherry Blossoms

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: here are the top ways to celebrate the Cherry Blossom, virtually or IRL around the District.

 
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