National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC

DC Cherry Blossom’s peak bloom period push back. On Monday March 12th, the National Park Service predicted the peak bloom period of the cherry blossom will now occur between April 8 and 12.

Release time : 2018-03-09 12:05:00

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ake in more free National Cherry Blossom Festival events

The National Cherry Blossom Festival featuresnumerous events that are free to attend. The annual Blossom Kite Festival, which sees hundreds of kites take to the sky on theNational Mall, takes place on April 1 and does not cost a cent to enjoy or participate in. You also don’t need your wallet to catch the Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival (April 7) or the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade (April 14).

4.Explore flowers beyond the National Mall

Seeing the blossoms on the National Mall is essential during any spring vacation to DC, but your flower exploration does not have to stop there. Check out the Bishop’s Garden at theWashington National Cathedral, which was planned to suit the 14th-century-style Gothic cathedral, or tour theU.S. Botanic Garden, which features blooming wildlife all year long.

5.Visit dozens of embassies during Passport DC

Passport DCis an only-in-DC experience that lets you step inside a foreign embassy for free throughout two Saturdays in May. The Around the World Embassy Tour (May 5) includes countries such as Brazil, Chile, Japan, South Africa and Turkey, while the European Union Open House (May 12) features Denmark, France, Germany and Spain, among many others. Each day will offer cultural activities, food, dance performances and art.

6.Take a jitney to Hains Point in East Potomac Park

The Wharf,DC’s popular new development, allows you to take a free water jitney from its dock to the gorgeous Hains Point in East Potomac Park. While there, you can view cherry blossom trees along the water’s edge. Also in East Potomac Park: a golf course, a mini-golf course and plenty of space for picnicking.

7.See blossoms around town

The Tidal Basin, including the cherry blossoms that surround the incredible Stone of Hope at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and East Potomac Park are not the only places to feature cherry blossoms in