Visitors to Washington DC's tidal basin enjoy the National Cherry
Blossom Festival.
Cherry Blossoms
Within sight of the Washington Monument, the cherry blossoms are in bloom.
Cherry Blossoms
This year's 2010 Festival marks the 98th celebration of the original gift of the 3,000 cherry blossom trees given to the United States by Japan in 1912.
Cherry Blossoms
The festival is held from March 27th to April 11th.