The National Cherry Blossom Festival: breathtaking images and surprising facts

Washington's National Cherry Blossom Festival typically welcomes more than 1.5 million visitors to experience thousands of beautiful cherry blossom trees and take part in the many activities on offer. It's a highly anticipated yearly event, and it's no surprise—the images speak for themselves!This year, the festival runs from March 20 to April 13. The National Park Service predicts that the 2025 peak bloom will occur between March 28 and March 31.To learn about the festival's history and how it's celebrated, click through the following gallery.