Cherry Blossoms

Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms draw massive crowds every year as they bloom — and if you’re one of many (many, many, many) people planning on seeing them along the Tidal Basin and the National Mall, that means you need to have a game plan for just how you’re going to get there. First, decide whether you want to...

See a map of D.C’s cherry trees plus some of the best viewing spots in Maryland and Virginia.

The cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin have officially reached stage five: puffy white. News4’s Arielle Hixson reports.

D.C.’s iconic Yoshino cherry blossoms have reached stage five as they head toward peak bloom, the National Park Service (NPS) announced Thursday.

When a muralist asked D.C. Public School students what D.C. feels like during the springtime, they put their sketches on a mural for the National Cherry Blossom Festival Student Art Showcase. News4’s Molette Green talks to two students, a muralist and an art teacher about the process. 

CUT by Wolfgang Puck’s executive chef Andrew Ho and Executive Pastry Chef Ligia Barros show off their cherry blossom afternoon tea. Ho says his first trip to Hong Kong with his mom inspired him to make a menu that’s sophisticated and whimsical. News4’s Molette Green reports.

The cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin are rapidly blooming. News4’s Juliana Valencia spoke to Mike Litterst from the NPS. 

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.

D.C.’s iconic Yoshino cherry blossoms have reached stage four as they head toward peak bloom, the National Park Service (NPS) announced Thursday.

D.C.’s iconic Yoshino cherry blossoms have reached stage two as they head towards peak bloom, the National Park Service (NPS) announced Sunday. Stage two means that florets, or tiny flowers that start to form within the green buds, are visible on the trees. In recent years, the trees have reached stage two earlier in March, according to NPS data....

From green bud to peak bloom, here’s what to know about visiting D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms

Metro expects a big boom in ridership from the cherry blossoms, but budget constraints could put a damper on things like keeping the system open longer. GM Randy Clarke believes the transit agency will have a 1 million trip day on the rails and buses soon. “We’re feeling confident that we get back to a million,” he said. “On Wednesday,…

Those planning to take Metro when the cherry blossoms are blooming at the Tidal Basin can expect a lot of company. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss talked with Metro GM Randy Clarke about that and some economic challenges that are around the corner for the transit agency.

Bloomaroo, a free spring festival is coming to the buzzy waterfront neighborhood during peak cherry blossom season.

D.C.’s iconic Yoshino cherry blossoms have reached stage two as they head towards peak bloom, the National Park Service (NPS) announced Sunday. Stage two means that florets, or tiny flowers that start to form within the green buds, are visible on the trees. In recent years, the trees have reached stage two earlier in March, according to NPS data....

This year, visitors looking to gawk at the cherry blossoms might feel like something is missing near the Tidal Basin. What happened to Stumpy?

As the cherry trees at the Tidal Basin reach stage one of blooming, News4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper says the first two weekends of April will be the best time to see the blossoms.

The cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin reached the first stage of their blooming cycle.

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Mark your calendar for these key dates for D.C.’s 2025 cherry blossom season, including peak bloom, the Blossom Kite Festival and the parade.