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Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival 2008
The blooming of the cherry trees around the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. has come to symbolize the natural beauty of our nation's capital city. Thousands of visitors from across the nation and around the world come to witness the spectacle Washington D.C National Cherry Blossom Festival.
The famous trees, a gift from Japan in 1912, signal the coming of Spring with an explosion of life and color surrounding the
Jefferson Memorial on the Tidal Basin in a
sea of pale pink and white.
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2008 Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival and Peak Bloom Prediction
The 2008 National Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled for March 29-April 13. The festival's National Cherry Blossom Parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, on Constitution Avenue between 7th and 17th Streets NW.
The famous Cherry trees, a gift from Japan in 1912, signal the coming of Spring with an explosion of life and color surrounding the Jefferson Memorial on the Tidal Basin in a sea of pale pink and white. The forecast of Cherry Blossom is based upon the weather forecast, and close inspection of the trees themselves to determine the stage of bud development.
The earliest blooming date as been March 15, 1990, and the latest date was marked on April 18, 1958. The average blooming date--that time when the blooms are considered to reach their peak--is April 5 for the Yoshino and April 22 for the double flowering Kwansan trees, mostly seen in East Potomac Park, Washington DC. Check out the Cherry Bloom Photos during the Cherry Bloom Peak Bloom Period.
The history of the cherry trees dates to 1912 when the original trees were planted by First Lady Mrs. William Howard Taft and the Vicountess Chinda of Japan.
Today more than 3,700 cherry trees of several varieties grow around the Tidal Basin, at East Potomac Park, and on the Washington Monument Grounds. Most trees are the Yoshino variety, Japan's favorite cultivated cherry tree that was developed about 1870 and presented as a gift in 1912. They encircle the Tidal Basin and can also be seen in abundance on the Monument grounds. Click here to learn about the Cherry Trees around Tidal Basin and National Mall.
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2008 Washington DC National Cherry Blossom Festival Selected Events Schedule
The 42nd Annual Smithsonian Kite Festival
The Smithsonian Institution holds its 42nd annual Kite Festival with competitions in design, performance, and other categories. Displays and activities for all ages.
Date: Mar 29, 2008 - Mar 29, 2008
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Location: Washington Monument Grounds - Constitution Ave. & 17th St., NW
National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony
The ceremonial kick-off to the two-week Festival features Washington dignitaries and performances by Kenny Endo, the Tateshina High School Jazz Club and Howard University Jazz Ensemble.
Date: Mar 29, 2008 - Mar 29, 2008
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: National Building Museum - 401 F Street NW
Target Tidal Basin Stage - Cultural Performances
Performances featuring music, dance, and song by local, national and international performing artists.
Date: Mar 29, 2008 - Apr 13, 2008
Time: Begins at Noon - Held Daily
Location: Jefferson Memorial
National Park Service - Cherry Blossom Lantern Walks
Want to see the cherry blossoms by a new light? How about at night? Join a Park Ranger to learn more about the Japanese flowering cherry trees.
Date(s):
Apr 13, 2008
Apr 12, 2008
Apr 09, 2008
Apr 06, 2008
Apr 05, 2008
Apr 02, 2008
Mar 30, 2008
Mar 29, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Tidal Basin Welcome Area (near the paddle boats) - 1500 Maine Ave, SW
National Cherry Blossom Festival Schedule Content from National Cherry Blossom Festival Official Web site. Please Check the Washington DC National Cherry Blossom Festival Officail Web Site to view the completed events list of Washington DC 2008 National Cherry Blossom Festival.
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