Posted: March 30, 2025 | Last updated: June 29, 2025 Massive crowds packed the Tidal Basin for the first weekend of peak bloom. The festivities are all part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Thousands of tourists and locals enjoy the cherry blossoms at D.C.'s Tidal Basin, capturing stunning photos and attending the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

WASHINGTON — Day two of peak bloom brought thousands of visitors to the Tidal Basin cherry blossoms. The nice weather Saturday attracted tourists and locals alike, eager to capture the sites.

WASHINGTON (7News) — PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that the iconic cherry blossoms around Washington, D.C.'s Tidal Basin are now in peak bloom.

Tidal Basin cherry blossoms in peak bloom in Washington, D.C. Peak bloom occurs when 70% of the blossoms of the Yoshino cherry trees, the most common type along the Tidal Basin, are open.

Nearby, the Tidal Basin was teeming with large groups of students, many wearing bright matching T-shirts and oversized lanyards. Michele Kelly, middle, from Iowa, visited the cherry blossoms with ...

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The cherry blossoms that line the iconic Washington, D.C., waterfront are days away from reaching peak bloom, according to the National Park Service. The blossoms surrounding D.C.'s Tidal Basin ...

1. Tidal Basin: The classic experience you can’t miss No cherry blossom tour of Washington would be complete without visiting the Tidal Basin.

The Tidal Basin seawall reconstruction, underway since last summer, impacts visitor experiences. Despite 148 trees removed, over 2,500 cherry trees remain.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is one of Washington’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing more than 1.5 million visitors for three weeks of street parties, concerts, family ...