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National Cherry Blossom Festival 🌸
@CherryBlossFest
The official Twitter of the National Cherry Blossom Festival 🌸 Voted #1 Best Cultural Festival! Save the dates: March 20 - April 12, 2026
Washington, DC
Joined March 2010
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    Who else is still rocking out to #TravisJapan on the Livestream from our Opening Ceremony co-presented with the @Japanfoundation? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🌸 Watch Now ⤵️
    "The cherry blossom is a symbol of Japan, gifted to America to take root in a foreign land. Like the cherry blossom, we want to grow and spread Japanese culture around the globe too!"❤️ #TravisJapan #WorldwideTJ #TJNante 🗞️Read more @NanteJapan! nantejapan.com/nante-japan-in…
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    Experience a performance by @naotaroofficial, J-pop singer-songwriter who is firmly rooted in Japanese cultural tradition. Click this link for more live updates throughout the Festival! bit.ly/2wzKZPQ. Thank you to @Japanfoundation and @VIVACreative #SpringBlossomsHere
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    #Peakbloom is here and we want you to view the blossoms from the comfort and safety of your own home. Today we introduce you to a virtual tour of the Tidal Basin and the blooming trees, brought to you by @NationalMallNPS and @VIVACreative bit.ly/2WAREE6 #BloomWhereUR
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    Our City is in Bloom! 🌸🌸🌸 Yesterday, the @newfdmb lit up in bright PINK! Big thank you to @DDOTDC for making this possible & supporting the Festival! It will be lit until the end of the festival, 4/16. #CherryBlossFest #SpringItOn
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    BREAKING NEWS 🌸 Peak bloom for the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin will start between April 2 - April 5 , 2021! The 2021 Festival is March 20 – April 11 – for the full schedule of events, visit: bit.ly/3bP9aKF #SpringBlossomsHere @NationalMallNPS
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    UPDATE: The National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony is now rescheduled for Sunday, 3/25, due to anticipated crowds expected in DC for the March for Our Lives on 3/24. Ticket holders, please check your email for further information.
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    Opening Ceremony co-presented w the @Japanfoundation is TODAY @DCWarnerTheatre! 🎉 Couldn’t snag tix? Link below to tune in for the livestream⤵️ m.youtube.com/watch?v=1W2Vh1… #SpringItOn #CherryBlossFest
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    Get ready for the #BloomCam! NOW LIVE! No better way to celebrate spring than watching DCs famous cherry blossoms hit peak bloom. We’re bringing the blooms to you. Enjoy the view and join the movement to #ProtectTheBloom bit.ly/2Qs5tAG @TheNationalMall @CherryBlossFest
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    BREAKING NEWS! The peak bloom will be March 31- April 3! Thanks @NatlParkService for announcing today!
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    More cherry blossoms are opening and we're moving closer to peak bloom. It's partly cloudy & completely gorgeous. 🌸🌸🌸 Please do not climb the trees or pick blossoms. Plan your visit at nps.gov/cherry #CherryBlossom #WashingtonDC
    Dozens of people walk along a curving path by the Tidal Basin under the flower covered branches of cherry trees.
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    Amazing performance of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon The Super Live to close out the 2019 Opening Ceremony!
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    We are THRILLED to announce that the National Cherry Blossom Festival was voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by @10Best! Thank you to everyone who voted for us! We still have so many fantastic cultural events taking place thru 4/16. Check them out: nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/all-events/cul…
    Badge of recognition reads: Best Cultural Festival #1 - National Cherry Blossom Festival USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice 2023
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    Today is the first day of spring, which means the 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival has OFFICIALLY BEGUN! 🌸🌳🌸🌳 Learn more about our 4 weeks of outstanding events and programs, from March 20 - April 11, at nationalcherryblossomfestival.org. We can't wait to #StepIntoSpring with you!
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    BREAKING NEWS! Peak bloom has been predicted for March 17 - March 20, 2018! The @CherryBlossFest will be opening its Tidal Basin Welcome Area and ANA Performance Stage on March 17 – for the full schedule of events, visit nationalcherryblossomfestival.org #CherryBlossomDC