Cherry Blossoms in DC: Spring Break in Washington

Cherry Blossom time in the Nation's Capitol

The National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 20- April 27, 2012) takes place in Washington, DC  every Spring and is packed with festivals, parades and many other events. Washington turns pink as the many cherry blossom trees in the city start to bloom. This year’s festival  commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, DC. 

Peak bloom this year is expected between March 29 and April 4, but it is hard to predict. The National Park Service website offers a blossom cam, as well as updated predictions on blooming dates.

From parades to fireworks to paddle boat rides on the Tidal Basin, the family friendly festival has something for everyone!

  Click for a list of Destination DC’s can’t miss Cherry Blossom Festival events

Make the most of your spring break visit to Washington, DC. Georgetown Suites is offering a special Cherry Blossom Package: Stay 3 nights, and get 30% off each night. The spacious suites with full kitchens are perfect for families. Park your car in our underground garage and leave it. It’s much easier to get around DC without a car. The DC Circulator bus takes you from Georgetown to Downtown for $1, or Foggy Bottom Metro is a ten minute walk from the hotel.

Check rates for Georgetown Suites Cherry Blossom Package

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• Video of the 1944 Cherry Blossom Festival (ghostsofdc.org)
• Hanami – The Cherry Blossom Festival – Tokyo, Japan (travelpod.com)
• New Shuttle And Tour Bus Opening In Time For Cherry Blossom Festival (washington.cbslocal.com)