National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, DC Apr 4, 2025

National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, DC

Every spring, Washington, DC, transforms into a sea of pink and white as the cherry trees bloom, marking the return of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. This beloved event commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo"s Mayor Yukio Ozaki to the US, symbolizing the friendship between the two nations.

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