In 1912, the mayor of Tokyo gave Washington, DC, a gift of Japanese cherry trees. The National Cherry Blossom Festival, March 27-April 11, 2010, commemorates that gift and celebrates the thousands of cherry trees that will soon bloom in the nation's capital. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for more information.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a celebration in Washington D.C. commemorating the March 27, 1912, gift of Japanese cherry trees from the mayor of Tokyo to the city of Washington, D.C. The festival is scheduled for March 27 through April 11, 2010.

The thousands of cherry trees that border the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., are one of the best known symbols of the nation's capital, especially when they are in full bloom.

For more information, please visit the frequently asked questions web page from the National Park Service (NPS).

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By USA.gov team