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Predicted Peak Cherry Blossom Season Dates to be Announced

by Associated Press

   WASHINGTON --

   The predicted peak blooming period for this year's cherry blossom
   season in Washington is being announced.
   The window is expected to be announced Wednesday at a news conference
   at the Newseum.
   Last year's peak bloom happened March 25. According to the National
   Park Service website, however, from 2013 to 2015, peak bloom was around
   April 10.
   Peak bloom means at least 70 percent of the trees around Washington,
   D.C.'s Tidal Basin are blossoming. Once peak bloom is reached, the
   blossoms can remain on the trees from four to 10 days.
   This year's National Cherry Blossom Festival , which is timed to
   coincide with the blooming, will be held from March 20 to April 16.