Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Arrives Early in Washington, D.C.

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Source: The Washington Post
Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Arrives Early in Washington, D.C.
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The cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin in Washington DC have reached peak bloom, attracting massive crowds. The National Cherry Blossom Festival started on Monday and will run until April 16 with more than 30 events. Peak bloom is coming earlier and earlier in the season due to climate change and rising temperatures. The average peak bloom date has advanced from April 5 to March 31 since the 1920s.

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