The Cherry Blossom Festival

The other day, I went with my little sister (through Big Brothers Big Sisters) to the Cherry Blossom Festival in our nation’s capital.  This event is one of those mainstays in DC that folks look forward to attending every year.  We chose a decent day to go, though I was surprised by how cold it was that Saturday.  Thankfully, I’ve been delivered from worrying about what people think about how I look, so I walked down the pathways with my head completely wrapped in my scarf (and stayed warm).  I think the subsequent weekends were filled with rain, so again, we really did pick a great weekend to go and see the blossoms.  And I guess you can say it was my first time really attending the festival, although a couple of years ago, my mom and I went at the end of the celebration and saw the remnants of the blossoms on a few trees.  All in all, it was a beautiful sight to see pink and white cherry blossoms hanging on trees and being carried by wind.

My PSA:  If you ever in town for the festival, I suggest you come and see it!  But don’t be like me and forget your hat, earmuffs and gloves! It’s still cold in April in DC!

See select photographs from this trip below, and if you see something you like, don’t hesitate to leave me a comment!

 

The Washington Monument

 

The Blossoms

 

The Blossoms Up Close

 

With the Water

 

The Pink

 

Up Close Branch

 

The Expanse

 

Capturing it all

 

All Blossoms

 

The Jefferson

 

Some Yellow

 

The Hat

 

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2 thoughts on “The Cherry Blossom Festival

  1. Vincent says

    These are beautiful! Wow!

    Also, it’s so cool to hear that you’re involved with BBBS. 🙂 There are SO many kids in need of loving, caring adults in the DC area.

  2. Victoria J says

    Thanks Vincent! I wrote a paper two years ago about the impact that mentors can have on children and promoting their resiliency, and after writing this, I knew that I needed to get involved! I think this experience has been a mutually beneficial arrangement, and I am truly blessed to have known my Little!

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