Cherry blossom festival season is in full swing, and the Washington D.C. event, described on its website as “spring’s biggest welcome party,” expects swarms of patrons for the March 20 to April 13, 2025,

Washington D.C.'s famed blossoms, a gift of Japan in 1912, have begun blooming and are only step away from peak bloom, as per the NPS.

Discover 10 top spots to see cherry blossoms across the U.S. in spring 2025, from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

As we wait for the cherry blossoms to bloom around Japan, Lindt is here to give us an early taste of the blossoms, with the new limited-edition Sakura & Pistachio Chocolat Drink. This very luxurious beverage blends Lindt white chocolate with a concentrated syrup made from Japanese Sekiyama cherry blossoms,

Think you know a lot about cherry blossoms? Take our quiz on the blooming trees and the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and see whether you’re an expert.

While Washington, D.C. is recognized nationally for its cherry blossoms, Ohio is also a great place to experience the spring spectacle with thousands of trees blooming across the state.