It's not too late to see the world-famous cherry blossom season in Washington D.C. Every year visitors from around the world come to Washington to see the cherry trees in full bloom. The dates when the cherry blossoms reach their peak bloom depends on the weather and various year-to-year but the dates of the National Cherry Blossom Festival are set based on the average date of blooming, which is around April 4th. The Festival is an annual, city wide event that features over 200 cultural performances and nearly 100 special events.