Cherry blossoms at Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C.

Cherry blossoms at Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, United States - Cherry trees along the Potomac riverfront have started to blossom, with full blooms expected around the middle of next week. The Tidal Basin cherry trees are among 3,000 sent from Japan in 1912 as a symbol of Japan-U.S. friendship. The city of Washington will host a cherry blossom festival from March 31 to April 15. A cherry blossom parade will take place on April 14.

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