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FAQ: What you need to know about the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival

The cherished cherry blossom trees around the District’s Tidal Basin are expected to reach peak bloom in late March. Here’s what you need to know about the festivities planned around the famed flowers’ arrival.

The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival in D.C. sprouts on March 20 and lasts through April 14 this year.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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