| Key | Imgs | Short Description |
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 1956_DC_Cherry | 2 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (1956) |
| 1997_DC_Cherry | 74 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (1997) |
| 1998_DC_Cherry | 62 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (1998) |
| 1999_DC_Cherry | 340 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (1999)
Several visits: ... |
| 2000_DC_Cherry | 80 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2000) |
| 2001_DC_Cherry | 92 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2001) |
| 2002_DC_Cherry | 274 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2002)
Two trips around the Tidal Basin during cherry blossom season. |
| 2003_DC_Cherry | 147 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2003)
I visited the blossoms three times this year. On the first day, I found myself in the midst of a photo shoot for a Cherry Blossom princess event and ended up helping out at one of their events later in the week. |
| 2004_DC_Cherry | 139 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2004)
I visited the blossoms twice this year. |
| 2005_DC_Cherry | 140 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2005)
I made six cherry blossom visits this year. This particular set includes: ... |
| 2006_DC_Cherry | 131 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2006)
I visited the blossoms twice this year. |
| 2007_DC_Cherry | 119 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2007)
I visited the blossoms three times this year. |
| 2008_DC_Cherry | 142 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2008) |
| 2009_DC_Cherry | 102 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2009)
Including Fran and her friend. Also including John and Pud, his cat that he takes for walks. |
| 2010_DC_Cherry | 80 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2010)
It was interesting how many military helicopters just happened to be doing maneuvers on this beautiful day. |
| 2011_DC_Cherry | 41 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2011) |
| 2012_DC_Cherry | 72 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2012) |
| 2013_DC_Cherry | 66 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2013)
Not quite there yet. |
| 2014_DC_Cherry | 97 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2014) |
| 2015_DC_Cherry | 127 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2015) |
| 2016_DC_Cherry | 150 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2016) |
| 2018_DC_Cherry | 19 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2018) |
| 2019_DC_Cherry | 121 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2019)
The blossoms for the last two years had been horrible. Freakish weather caused the different species of trees to blossom separately instead of together. For some reason, now that we're back to a two-party national government, the species are again blossoming together!
Pictures include running into a... |
| 2020_DC_Cherry | 89 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2020)
The cherry blossoms peaked but it was Covid-19 time.
I had not intended to see the cherry blossoms this time because of Covid-19 but the weather was great. I decided to avoid the crowds and see them at West Potomac Park (Hains Point) instead of the main Tidal Basin but WPP was closed and, as I was... |
| 2021_DC_Cherry | 134 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2021) |
| 2022_DC_Cherry | 57 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2022) |
| 2023_DC_Cherry | 139 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2023)
A couple of visits. For the first one, the blossoms weren't at their peak yet -- it took some Tucker Carlson-like editing to make it seem like there were enough blossoms to photograph -- but the weather forecast didn't look great so I photographed early. |
| 2024_03_18B1_Cherry | 112 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2024) (Partially reviewed) |
| 2024_03_19C1_Cherry | 138 | DC -- Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin (2024) (Partially reviewed) |
| 2013_DC_Old_PostV_JS_130413 | 4 | DC -- Federal Triangle -- Old Post Office -- Views from tower of Japanese Street Festival (2013)
The Japanese Street Festival goes on below. I tried to photograph it from the Old Post Office but, dang! They replaced all of the protective wiring. Before, you used to have a loose or missing wire on each side of the tower but not anymore. |
| 2023_DC_Kite_Festival_230326 | 38 | DC -- Mall -- Event: Blossom Kite Festival (2023) |
| 2024_03_30A_Kite_Festival | 93 | DC -- Mall -- Event: Blossom Kite Festival (2024)
Blossom Kite Festival
Presented by Amazon
Join us at the Washington Monument Grounds with activities, music, competitions, and performances. Kite enthusiasts, beginners, families, and friends are all welcome. (Partially reviewed) |
| 2008_DC_Kite_Festival_080329 | 37 | DC -- Mall -- Event: Smithsonian Kite Festival (2008)
Part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. |
| 2010_DC_Kite_Festival_100327 | 90 | DC -- Mall -- Event: Smithsonian Kite Festival (2010) |
| 2013_DC_CB_Race_130407 | 24 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- 10 Mile Race |
| 2008_DC_CB_FFD_080329 | 82 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Family Day @ NBM
National Cherry Blossom Festival Family Day presented with the National Building Museum
Join the National Cherry Blossom Festival® and the National Building Museum in celebrating the third annual opening of Washington, DC’s cherry blossom season.
This year’s family festival features hands-on... |
| 2010_DC_JStreet_100410 | 31 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Japanese Street Festival (2010)
The Japan-America Society of Washington DC Proudly Presents the 50th Annual Sakura Matsuri -- Japanese Street Festival:
From sushi to origami, from sake to kimono—
Japanese arts and crafts and products of all kinds—
Anime, manga, and J-POP music—
Traditional dances and the dramatic taiko drums—
If... |
| 2010_DC_Uzuhi_100410 | 38 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Japanese Street Festival (2010) -- Uzuhi
While there were numerous performers at the Japanese Street Festival, it was a very crowded event and I had a limited amount of time so there was only one act that I watched. That was the group Uzuhi. The program describes them as:
Uzuhi is a very high energy Japanese punk rock group. Its four... |
| 2011_DC_JStreet_110409 | 87 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Japanese Street Festival (2011)
Enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere of the largest Japanese cultural festival in the United States, featuring food, arts and culture, merchandise, and live traditional and J-Pop performances on four stages, including martial arts demonstrations. |
| 2012_DC_JStreet_120414 | 112 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Japanese Street Festival (2012)
Sakura Matsuri -- Japanese Street Festival
Enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere of the largest Japanese cultural festival in the United States, featuring food, arts and culture, merchandise, and live traditional and J-Pop performances on four stages, including martial arts demonstrations. |
| 2013_DC_JStreet_130413 | 55 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Japanese Street Festival (2013) |
| 2023_DC_Jazz_Blossoms_230408 | 61 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Jazz & Blossoms @ Franklin Park
Jazz & Blossoms
A park jam celebrating cherry blossom season in DowntownDC.
Jazz & Blossoms will take over Franklin Park for a park jam Saturday, April 8. This free, outdoor event will celebrate the beauty and nature in the city with a musical backdrop, celebrating the National Cherry Blossom Festival... |
| 2011_DC_CB_Macys | 13 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Macy's Cherry Blossom Show
A new tradition blooms at Macy's Metro Center in Washington, DC with the opening of Macy's Cherry Blossom Show, a whimsical floral fantasy highlighting the celebrated trees. The show will serve as a spectacular backdrop for two weeks of in-store special events, including musical and dance performances,... |
| 2008_DC_CBOC_080329 | 168 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Opening Ceremony @ NBM
National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony is the official kick-off to the two-week Festival.
Washington dignitaries welcome residents and visitors to enjoy the city-wide events that make Washington, DC synonymous with spring around the world.
... |
| 2009_DC_CBOC_090328 | 143 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Opening Ceremony @ NBM
Opening Ceremony events on the stage:
- Waltz of the Cherry Blossoms from the Nutcracker, by the Washington Ballet and the Washington School of Ballet
- National Anthem of Japan & National Anthem of the United States, performed by Noriko Sakai Hunter
- "Yozara" (Night Sky) and "Umiyuki" (Ocean... |
| 2010_DC_CBOC_100327 | 197 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Opening Ceremony @ NBM
National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony
- Sambaso -- Shigeyama Kyogen Theatre Group
- National Anthem of the United States -- Miss DC 2009 Jennifer Corey
- National Anthem of Japan -- Miss Iori Kotake
- Masters of Ceremonies -- Ms. Melanie Hastings and Mr. Doug McKelway, ABC... |
| 2009_DC_CBOCM_090328 | 90 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Opening Ceremony @ NBM -- Miscellaneous
Anything except the stage itself from the opening ceremony events. This includes family day participants and performers getting ready. |
| 2010_DC_CBOCM_100327 | 35 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Opening Ceremony @ NBM -- Miscellaneous
Anything except the stage itself from the opening ceremony events. This includes family day participants. |
| 2009_DC_CBOCR_090328 | 88 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Opening Ceremony @ NBM -- Post-ceremony reception
Pictures from the reception after the ceremony. |
| 2010_DC_CBOCR_100327 | 47 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Opening Ceremony @ NBM -- Post-ceremony reception
Pictures from the reception after the ceremony. |
| 2012_DC_CB_Parade_120414 | 390 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Parade (2012)
The 2012 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® is Saturday, April 14 from 10:00am to 12:30pm, rain or shine. One of DC’s largest spectator events, the energy-filled Parade runs along Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th streets, NW, and is televised live on ABC7/WJLA-TV and NewsChannel8. The Parade... |
| 2015_DC_CB_Parade_150411 | 252 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Parade (2015) |
| 2018_DC_CB_Parade_180414 | 313 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Parade (2018)
A number of folks here include:
* Eleanor Holmes Norton
* Shinsuke Sugiyama, Japan's ambassador to the United States
* Miss USA Kara McCullough
* Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2018 Jessica Baeder
* Miss District of Columbia's Outstanding Teen and Miss Maryland's Outstanding Teen
* Carla... |
| 2022_DC_CB_Parade_220409 | 427 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Parade (2022)
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade®
PRESENTED BY EVENTS DC
* Grand Marshal – Laz Alonso
* Strawberry Shortcake
* Peppa Pig
* Tag Team
* Taylor Dane
* Freddie Jackson
AND MORE!!
One of DC’s largest spectator events is back in 2022! The energy-filled Parade runs for 10 blocks... |
| 2024_04_13A1_CB_Parade | 244 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Parade (2024) (Page 1 of 2) (Partially reviewed) |
| 2024_04_13A3_CB_Parade3 | 328 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Parade (2024) (Page 2 of 2) (Partially reviewed) |
| 2023_DC_Petalpalooza_230408 | 76 | DC -- Natl Cherry Blossom Festival -- Petalpalooza @ Capitol Riverfront
Five Zones of Petalpalooza Fun
Blooming fun awaits. Here’s the breakdown
Capitol Riverfront at The Yards
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is taking over 400,000 square feet of the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood with Petalpalooza® presented by Chase, a full day of live music and engaging... |
| 2003_DC_CB_Princess_030401 | 4 | DC -- Tidal Basin -- Cherry Blossom Princess Event
I ran into the event's photographer during my Cherry Blossom visits earlier that week. He noticed I had the same camera he did and invited me to help him during the gala. |
| 2003_DC_CB_Princess_030404 | 38 | DC -- Tidal Basin -- Cherry Blossom Princess event
These pictures were taken during a gala event for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. I ran into the event's photographer during my Cherry Blossom visits earlier that week. He noticed I had the same camera he did and invited me to help him during the gala. Each year, 55 young women are selected, one... |
| 2006_DC_CB_Fireworks_060401 | 11 | Fireworks -- Cherry Blossom Festival fireworks (2006) |
| 2008_DC_CB_Fireworks_080405 | 35 | Fireworks -- Cherry Blossom Festival fireworks (2008) |
| 2009_DC_CB_Fireworks_090411 | 34 | Fireworks -- Cherry Blossom Festival fireworks (2009) |
| 2012_DC_CB_Fireworks_120407 | 71 | Fireworks -- Cherry Blossom Festival fireworks (2012) |
| 2013_DC_CB_Fireworks_130406 | 26 | Fireworks -- Cherry Blossom Festival fireworks (2013) |
| 2014_DC_CB_Fireworks_140405 | 74 | Fireworks -- Cherry Blossom Festival fireworks (2014) |
| 2015_DC_CB_Fireworks_150404 | 67 | Fireworks -- Cherry Blossom Festival fireworks (2015) |
| 2018_DC_CB_Fireworks_180407 | 49 | Fireworks -- Cherry Blossom Festival fireworks (2018) |
| 2019_DC_CB_Fireworks_190406 | 45 | Fireworks -- Cherry Blossom Festival fireworks (2019) |
| 2023_DC_CB_Fireworks_230408 | 125 | Fireworks -- Cherry Blossom Festival fireworks (2023) |
| 2024_03_30F2_CB_Fireworks | 90 | Fireworks -- Cherry Blossom Festival fireworks (2024)
Celebrate Spring at The Home of the Cherry Blossoms® with Bloomaroo® on Saturday, March 30. The Wharf's free spring festival will include a full day of cherry blossom-themed art, live music, fireworks, and family-friendly fun along the waterfront. (Partially reviewed) |