In other parts of the country where people look for robins and other signs to know the spring has arrived. But in Washington DC the blossoming of the cherry trees is the tell tale sign of the arrival of spring which is not only witnessed by the people of Washington DC but people from all over the country come and enjoy the spring season here.
This year too maximum number of people are expected to make their presence felt in the National Cherry Blossom Festival ’09. This two week long festival will bring in galores of festivities and celebration. Take a look at the event dates, schedules and other necessary details required to attend the event:
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| Eleventh Annual Cherry Blossom Freedom Walk | 28th March 10 AM to 12 PM | National Japanese American Memorial- D street & New Jersey Avenue | registration is available online on festival website |
| Blossoms By Bike | 28th March to 12th April, weekday tours-3 PM weekend tours-9:30 AM, 12 pm, 3 pm |
Bike And Roll Kiosk-1100Pennsylavani Avenue, NW | Adult $32, children 12 & Under $ 22 |
| National Park Services- Ranger Led Bike Tours | 28,29 March, 4,5,11th April 1 PM to 4 PM | Thomas Jefferson Memorial | |
| Seventh Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Marathon | 28th March, 11.AM | SmithsonianInstitution Freer Gallery Of Art-1050 Independence Avenue-SW | tickets are avaialble one hour before each show time |
| 43rd Annual Smithsonian Kite Festival | 28th March, 10 AM-4PM | Washington Monument Grounds-Constitution Ave. & 17th St, NW | registration is to be done on the same day at 10 AM |
| National Cherry Blossom Festival Family Day Presented With The National Building Museum | 28th March, 10 am to 3:30 pm | Washington Marina-1300 maine ave.SW | |
| River Blossoms Tours | 28th March-12 April Sunrise Safari 6:15 am to 8:30 am Afternoon Safari 3 pm to 5:30 pm |
Paddle Boat Rental Station at Tidal Basin FDR Memorial Bookstore /visitor center |
$64-$99 per person $59 per person |
| The Blossom Secret Stroll | 28th, 29th, 30th March, 3,4,5,6,10,11,12 April, 10 am to 12 pm, M/F 2pm to4 pm | National Mall- Tidal Basin | |
| Community Cherry Blossom Art Show at Union Station | 28th March to 12th April 8 am to 10 pm | Union Station-Massachusetts Avenue, NE | |
| Target Tidal Basin Stage | 28th March to 12th April begins at noon | ||
| National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony | 28th March, 4 pm to 5: 30 pm | National Building Museum |
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Hello!
Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource!
PS: Sorry for my bad english, I’v just started to learn this language
See you!
Your, Raiul Baztepo