Washington, D.C. Prepares for Early Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom

Warm winter weather prompts earlier-than-average bloom, with festivities planned from March 20 to April 14.

The National Park Service predicts the peak bloom of Washington, D.C.'s cherry blossoms will occur between March 23 and 26, earlier than the historical average due to warm winter weather.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival, celebrating the iconic blooms and the friendship between Japan and the United States, will take place from March 20 to April 14.
Visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms at popular sites like the National Mall and Tidal Basin, as well as lesser-known locations such as the National Arboretum and Dumbarton Oaks.
Special events during the festival include the Blossom Kite Festival, Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, and Petalpalooza music and arts festival with fireworks.
Climate change has been affecting the timing of the cherry blossom peak bloom, with recent years seeing earlier blooms due to warmer temperatures.