Held to commemorate the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo's then-mayor Yukio Ozaki to Washington, D.C., the festival draws more than 1.5 million to a range of programs, according to its website.

A column of vehicles, including a Bradley Fighting Vehicle, taking part in the Army's 250th birthday celebration parade is seen during a preview at West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C., on June 11.

Held to commemorate the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo’s then-mayor Yukio Ozaki to Washington, D.C., the festival draws more than 1.5 million to a range of programs, according to its website.

Nature: Cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. 01:32 Cherry blossom season is in full swing in Washington, D.C., with the trees reaching peak bloom on Friday, according to the National Park Service. ...