Cherry blossom trees that have not yet reached their peak line the lagoon behind the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Jackson Park, Saturday, April 12, 2025. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times ...

Cherry blossom season is arguably the most beautiful time to be in Washington, DC—even though peak bloom is fleeting, and can last just a few days. Still, each spring, the city goes all out. One way ...

Whether you're a nature enthusiast or a photography lover, ... Washington, D.C. is renowned for its cherry blossom spectacle, ...

National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on April 12: It’s a springtime parade with lots of pink, ... Overcast days may keep others home and are actually more ideal for photography.

The tradition of cherry blossom festivals in the U.S. dates to 1935 in Washington, D.C. That’s when the National Cherry Blossom festival was launched to honor Japan’s 1912 gift of some 3,000 ...

Farther west, The Japan Center at Stony Brook University honors Japanese traditions in a modern way with Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) on April 27 from noon to 5 p.m. at Charles B. Wang ...

The cherry blossom festival opened April 5 with a bicycle race that took place over six hours. Runners took over the park the following morning for a 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) ...