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A flower lover's dream: Cherry blossom festivities resume

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National Cherry Blossom FestivalMarch 20, 2025 5:24 pm

A flower lover's dream: Cherry blossom festivities resume

As the cherry blossoms are more than halfway to peak bloom, celebrations are right around the corner, including the National Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday. News4’s Tommy McFly reports from the Tidal Basin with Diana Mayhew, the festival’s president.

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