Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C. (13 images)

Cherry blossoms are in full flower under the Washington Monument near the Tidal Basin, April 9, 2013, in Washington, DC, an annual event that brings thousands of viewers to the area. UPI/Mike Theiler

Cherry blossoms are in full flower under the Washington Monument, sheathed in scaffolding to repair earthquake damage, near the Tidal Basin, April 9, 2013, in Washington, DC, an annual event that brings thousands of viewers to the area. UPI/Mike Theiler

Cherry blossoms are in full flower with the Jefferson Memorial in the background, at the Tidal Basin, April 9, 2013, in Washington, DC, an annual event that brings thousands of viewers to the area. UPI/Mike Theiler

Tourists photograph cherry blossoms in full flower at the Tidal Basin, April 9, 2013, in Washington, DC, an annual event that brings thousands of viewers to the area. UPI/Mike Theiler