Washington, D.C.’s National Cherry Blossom Festival starts later this month. Here’s what to know about peak bloom and major events in 2026.

Regardless of the blooming schedule of D.C.’s cherry trees, the National Cherry Blossom Festival has planned events from March 20 to April 12.

When the D.C.-area weather cooperates, the final stage of the cherry blossom’s bloom cycle can last about a week. Check out the latest updates and keep up with their progress.

When D.C.'s cherry trees hit peak bloom every year, millions of visitors are tickled pink by the sight. But the flowers are fickle, blooming sooner if the weather is warm and later in cool ...

D.C.’s pink spring is almost here, so mark your calendar with these key dates. The National Cherry Blossom Festival this year ...

The famed cherry blossoms in D.C. are likely to take their time this year, following the chilliest winter in more than two ...

The peak bloom date is "defined as the period when 70% of the Yoshino Cherry blossoms are open," according to the park service.

WAHINGTON (7News) — The 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade is taking place Saturday, April 12, bringing floats, giant balloons, and the last burst of cherry blossom fever to the District.

House Oversight Committee released the videos of former President Bill Clinton's and former Secretary Hillary Clinton's Epstein testimony. by 7News Staff WASHINGTON (7News) — The 2025 National Cherry ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The wait is over, and the cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom! The National Park Service (NPS) made ...

DC News Now meteorologists anticipate spring may come a little later than in recent years, and the minute the blooms burst ...