Cherry Blossom Festivals in Washington DC and Vancouver start

by Amy Judd | March 27, 2009 at 08:55 am

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The Cherry Blossom Festivals in Washington DC and Vancouver are starting on Saturday March 28th and orgainzers have high hopes for both annual events.

In Washington DC the president of the event said that the economic situation shouldn't affect the event and might actually boost the attendance. The event in Washington DC ends on April 12th.

"I think the economic situation is probably going to enhance the attendance," she said. "Our Web site hits are up about 30 percent. . . . We're almost sold out for the parade." The bleacher seats for the April 4 parade are $17 apiece. There are between 8,500 and 9,000 such seats.

The weather in DC is quite wet and miserable, but the entertainment will still go on and most of the festival is free to visit. It is also a reason for people to be outside, enjoying the fresh air and looking forward to spring.
The cherry trees are coming in to bloom just in time in DC, but the same cannot be said for Vancouver.

Only one tree out of the 36,000 cherry trees are blooming and organizers are blaming the cold weather in BC for the lack of flowers.
There is however other events to see but the main attraction might be a bit bare this year.
About 1,500 people usually come out for the festival in Vancouver.

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jazzyzazzy

at 11:15 on March 27th, 2009

Another one of gods beautiful creations Cherry trees,Hope the sun shines that day.

Pythiian1

at 10:40 on March 28th, 2009

I've always loved the bloosming cherry trees in WDC... thanks for the piece and pretty photos.

kuuva

at 10:45 on March 28th, 2009

i bet it will be beautiful.

邪恶的正太

at 11:47 on March 28th, 2009

2008 Cherry Blossom Festival in DC

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orbitingsaturn

at 13:31 on March 28th, 2009

It was definitely rainy in DC last year but still absolutely beautiful.

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Jennings David L

at 08:26 on March 29th, 2009

This is a beautiful time of the year to get out and catch a glimpse of Springtime. I enjoyed the report and look forward to more pictures as the sun comes out in these two cities.

Winoria

at 16:33 on April 2nd, 2009

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Biggunben

at 08:10 on April 7th, 2009

Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. I was laying down under this beautiful tree and looked up to the sky to find the heavens laced with magnificent budding flowers.

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Paschen

at 05:10 on April 9th, 2009

Jarrett made a comment on another post that pointed me to this one. I am really sorry I missed it earlier.

hjssanchez

at 21:20 on April 12th, 2009

this picture was taken by remote and on a tripod 6 april 2006 on the potomac near the dc tidal basin and when i was stationed in atlanta georgia at the time....

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