Stroll Through the Cherry Blossom Festival
The Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. draws more than a million visitors every year. Circling Washington’s tidal basin, the Cherry Blossom Festival exhibits more than 3700 cherry trees that visitors enjoy walking through. This festival offers many activities during its two week time period. A favorite of the festival is the boat rides that are offered that go up and down the Potomac River. Visitors also enjoy all of the cherry themed dishes and drinks that area restaurants and pubs make readily available for the festival. There are also competitions during the festival. In past years there has been a SushiMasters Competition that proved to be a favorite of the crowd. Chefs from Washington and Maryland compete in designing their own signature sushi roll and combination plate to vow for a spot in the finals the following fall. Another very popular event during the cherry blossom festival is having the opportunity to go on and explore a floating tea house. you can also design your own kirigami structure which is made of cut paper. Visitors also enjoy many cultural events such as live shows and live music from around the world. The Cherry Blossom Festival of D.C. is something both locals and tourists look forward to every year.