The National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 1912 gift to the city of Washington of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to enhance the growing friendship between the United States and Japan and celebrate the continue...More
The National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 1912 gift to the city of Washington of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to enhance the growing friendship between the United States and Japan and celebrate the continued close relationship between our two peoples.
Discover the city beyond the monuments as you tour Washington, DCs museums & historic sites; trace African American, Civil War, architectural history etc.; and create a custom guide-book with maps.
Offers amateurs and professionals the opportunity to fly kites and participate in competitions on the National Mall. Includes history, awards, special events, rules and prior winners.