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National Cherry Blossom Festival
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC celebrates the cherry trees that the city of Tokyo gave to the United States in 1912. The loop around the Tidal Basin passes the Jefferson Memorial and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial under a canopy of pale blossom, and it is an easy, flat walk for all ages. Sunrise is the calmest time, before the crowds and the parade weekend traffic arrive.
Next 20 March to 11 April 2027 Announced
Organised by National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc.
Dates
| Year | When | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 March to 12 April 2026 Ended | Announced | National Cherry Blossom Festival: 2026 festival, March 20 to April 12 (organiser site, archived 14 January 2026) |
| 2027 | 20 March to 11 April 2027 | Announced | National Cherry Blossom Festival FAQ: 2027 festival, March 20 to April 11 |
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Photo: Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0City walk USAWashington, D.C.: The National Mall on Foot
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- Duration
- 1 day
- Distance
- 5 km
- Difficulty
- Easy