Stock/Getty Images Plus Spring in D.C. is all about one thing: cherry blossoms. The district’s iconic trees were first planted back in 1912 when the Mayor of Tokyo, Yukio Ozaki, gifted 3,000 yoshino cherry trees to the city.

Peak bloom occurs when 70% of the blossoms of the Yoshino cherry trees, the most common type along the Tidal Basin, are open. The National Park Service, which tracks the blooming of the trees each year, announced peak bloom on March 28.

Massive crowds gathered at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., to witness cherry blossom trees at full bloom.

Moore posted the iconic Instagram photo in which Obama walks behind her smiling children, who are unaware of his presence. The photo got 33,000 views and hundreds of comments —

Mike Litterst, a spokesperson for the National Mall and Memorial Parks, said the cherry blossoms offer a sense of hope for locals and tourists alike.

Cherry blossom season is in full swing in Washington, D.C., where pink and white flowers can be seen on thousands of trees in peak bloom.

Road closures from the annual Cherry Blossom races will shut down tourist hot spots in the District this weekend.

Washington, D.C. (7News) — Namaste for Cherry Blossom Yoga! On Friday, Rachana from Aim ur Mind joined Roxanne and Megan to share her mantra for 2025. She also led the ladies in some yoga. You can connect with Rachana and learn more about her upcoming events and classes by heading to her Instagram!