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Washington’s cherry blossoms hit peak bloom, sending a fleeting burst of pink across the capital - AP News
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Washington’s cherry blossoms hit peak bloom, sending a fleeting burst of pink across the capital - AP News

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March 26, 2026
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Washington's cherry blossoms reached peak bloom, creating seasonal display across the capital.

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Washington's cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom, blanketing the nation's capital in pink flowers across the Tidal Basin and other iconic locations. The annual flowering, which typically lasts only one to two weeks, draws thousands of visitors and photographers each spring to witness the temporary floral display. Peak bloom represents the point at which approximately 70 percent of the cherry blossom flowers are open, marking the most visually stunning phase of the season. The timing varies each year depending on winter temperatures and spring weather patterns, making the precise peak bloom window difficult to predict in advance. The blossoms remain a celebrated harbinger of spring and a major draw for tourism in Washington.

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