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Visit the Spectacular National Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 in Washington DC

Posted onJanuary 22, 2019January 31, 2019 Updated onJanuary 31, 2019

Visit the Spectacular National Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 in Washington DC -Tips For Visiting The National Cherry Blossom Festival

Visit the Spectacular National Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 in Washington DC National Cherry Blossom Festival

 

If You Love Cherry Blossoms, visit the National Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 in Washington DC     

Visit the National Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 for awesome cherry blossom viewing. If you love Cherry Blossoms, you won’t want to miss out on this experience. Bring the entire family for a fun filled festival surrounded by these gorgeous cherry blossoms. There are many family activities scheduled including a parade.   

Attend the National Cherry Blossom Festival and celebrate the Spring time. Visit our nation’s capital and bring family and friends. An annual event, the National Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Washington DC. Find something for everyone including young and old alike. Enjoy the festival and see these gorgeous cherry blossoms. See the Yoshino Cherry Trees and other cherry trees as well.

Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 – Where to See Cherry Blossoms 

See these breathtaking blossoms at three National Park locations in Washington. First, at the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park. Second, at the Hains Point in East Potomac Park. Third, at the Washington Monument grounds. All three of these parks have these beautiful trees with the loveliest blossoms. Access to the Potomac Parks and the Washington Monument grounds is free. Expect to pay for parking. The event parking is not free.  

Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 – Peak Bloom Dates 

As of today, the peak bloom date is around Wednesday, March 20, 2019. The peak bloom date is the day where 70 percent of the Yoshino Cherry Tree blossoms are open. The National Cherry Blossom Festival coincides with the blooming of the cherry trees. The predicted peak bloom date in 2018 was moved several times due to weather conditions. It is not usually for the dates to fluctuate from year to year.  

Blooming cherry trees, just as any other garden plants are dependent on favorable weather conditions. Any unfavorable weather conditions such as frost or higher than normal temperatures can disrupt the bud development cycle. Heavy winds and/or rain can interrupt bud development, too. These weather related conditions can prolong the bud development cycle. Horticulturists at the National Park Service monitor the bud development cycle during the months leading to the festival. Accurate bloom times are difficult to make. Bloom predictions usually occur closer to bloom time. However, once the cherry trees bloom, the cherry blossoms can last up to 14 days. For additional information, see the Visitor Information – Bloom Watch website. 

Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 – Cherry Tree Bloom Progress 

The National Park Service horticulturists monitor the five distinct stages of bud development. The five stages are as follows. Green Color in Buds. Florets become Visible. Extension of Florets. Peduncle Elongation. And the Puffy White appears. The Peduncle Elongation is a frost critical stage. The Peduncle stage can impact the bloom period. The Puffy White stage lasts an average of 4 to 6 days to Peak Bloom.