Things to Do During Cherry Blossom Time

The annual blooming of the Japanese flowering cherry trees is a time of celebration. The National Park Service offers a series of family-friendly programs in partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Join us on the web for a virtual experience!

Events & Activities

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The National Park Service and our partner, the National Cherry Blossom Festival offer a wide variety of events and activities to celebrate the blooming of the cherry trees during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

This year, many of the traditional festival events are being modified to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We are gathering virtually to celebrate together in spirit!

Visit the National Park Service Go Virtual page and the National Cherry Blossom Festival website for complete festival offerings.

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National Cherry Blossom Festival Events

Visit the National Cherry Blossom Festival event page for full details about their offerings in 2021.

Events include a virtual opening ceremony, Art in Bloom, the Blossom Kite Fly (right from your backyard!), a virtual Pink Tie Party, the Petal Porch Parade (in your neighborhood!), Petal Porch Parade Touring, a virtual Celebration Show, and more!

Registration has started for the Blossom Kite Fly — other events are taking place throughout March and April. Visit the National Cherry Blossom Festival website for dates and details.

National Park Service Events

Join us for virtual festival offerings! Take a virtual paddle boat tour around the Tidal Basin, become a Bloomin' Junior Ranger, virtually stroll through photo galleries, follow the bloom watch on social media, and more!

Urban Birding

Birds enjoy cherry trees, too! Celebrate spring from anywhere. Come join park rangers for pro tips to get started birding, then head outside!