Cherry Blossom Festival

The cherry blossoms last only a week, but the festival lasts for a month, full of activities all over the city. Here are some of the main events:

Kite Festival

Large crowd of people and kites all over the Washington Monument grounds on a cloudy and windy day:

Jazz and Blossoms

The Jazz and Blossoms festival at Franklin Park was a free day of music and activities.

Blossom Stage

The stage by the Tidal Basin had many free performances.

Cherry Blossom Parade

Sakura Matsuri

Sakura Matsuri, the last event of the Cherry Blossom Festival, is the largest Japanese street festival in the U.S.