As winter slowly releases its hold on the greater Washington DC metropolitan region, we begin to look forward to the entertainment that comes with the Spring thaw. With March 27th upon us, our thoughts turn to the upcoming National Cherry Blossom Festival.
This annual tradition is a two-week celebration of springtime in Washington, DC, as well as the 1912 gift of the cherry blossom trees and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. Each year, tourists and residents alike descend on the Tidal Basin to tour the spectacular display of blooming cherry blossoms and enjoy a myriad of events throughout the city.
This year, check out the Opening Ceremony at the National Building Museum on Saturday, March 27th from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Green thumbs will enjoy the Samurai Orchids at the United States Botanic Garden on March 31st, and while Anime fans will rave about the Eighth Annual Anime Marathon Film Festival on Saturday April 3rd. If you’re a baseball fan, make sure to check out the games on April 3rd, 7th, and 8th – a percentage of ticket sales benefits the National Cherry Blossom Festival when you purchase at www.nationals.com/cherryblossom.
And, of course, no one should miss the National Cherry Blossom Parade and Sakura Matsuri in the heart of DC. Get in touch with the culture of Japan as you browse booths and exhibits dedicated to sumo, taiko, J-POP, and more. If it’s Japanese, it can be found at the Sakura Matsuri!
The Blairs, located at the Silver Spring Metro Station just outside DC’s border, offers residents an easy home base from which to enjoy not only the National Cherry Blossom Festival, but all the opportunities of living near Washington DC.
While there’s no doubt that Downtown Silver Spring offers a plethora of entertainment options, our vicinity to DC gives all residents to embrace the international flair and magnetic draw of the city. With our convenient location at the Silver Spring Metro Station, life at The Blairs provides you with quick and easy access to the festivities and events of Washington DC.
