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Cherry blossoms arrive in Washington, D.C. (11 images)

It's peak bloom time for the cherry blossoms that line the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., on Friday. The National Park Service has encouraged people to stay away from the annual blossoms to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Enjoy these photos instead.



A visitor takes in the blossoming cherry trees at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
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National parks in Washington, D.C., have remained open with guidance for visitors to maintain social distance. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
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The annual Cherry Blossom Festival has canceled several events due to coronavirus. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
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Cherry blossoms frame the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
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