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Dates Announced for National Cherry Blossom Festival 2016
Baby it's cold outside, but think thoughts of cherry blossoms...here are the dates for this year's festival.
PHOTO: NASA/Ed Campion, nasa.gov
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WASHINGTON, DC -- The weather outside is hovering below zero Tuesday and lots of snow is forecast for the weekend, but maybe thoughts of blue skies and pink cherry blossoms will help get you through the winter?
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival announced Tuesday that the annual springtime celebration will take place this year March 20 – April 17.
The festival includes three weeks and four weekends of events featuring diverse and creative programming promoting traditional and contemporary arts and culture, natural beauty, and community spirit.
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The 2016 Festival commemorates the 104th anniversary of the gift of the cherry blossom trees and the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan. Click here for the latest updates, and here for a full list of Festival events.
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