![]() ![]() Street parking is available along Ohio Drive all the way to Hains Point. If you decide to drive (early in the morning or on a weekday,) head toward Ohio Drive and follow the signs for the Cherry Blossom parking. From there, it's a short walk to the Tidal Basin. Ride to the Smithsonian station (orange/blue line). with my large family, but this outing is so much easier on the Metro. Related: 15+ Tips for Saving Money in Washington DCĭo not drive your car to the Cherry Blossom Festival on the weekend! I cannot stress this enough. Your pictures may not be perfect, but the blossoms will be there and the people will not. Just expect crowds.Īnother way to avoid crowds? Go on a rainy, drizzly day. Everywhere will be packed on Saturday and Sunday, but you can still enjoy the blossoms. Weekends are the most crowded, but I've been during the day on a weekday and walked through areas so crowded it was hard to navigate my stroller.Ĭrowds also tend to thin later in the evening, but the early morning hours are definitely the calmest. If your goal is amazing family pictures with the cherry blossoms, you need to go EARLY. Here are my insider tips for how to celebrate spring and enjoy the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Check out the National Cherry Blossom Festival website for peak blossom dates and details on the opening ceremony, kite festival, and the festival parade. The 2020 Cherry Blossom Festival will be held March 20-April 12. I went down one year on a lovely Sunday evening and watched thousands of frustrated people stuck in their cars in a traffic jam. ![]() The National Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the biggest events of the year in Washington D.C. ![]()
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