Cherry blossoms in bloom in Washington, D.C. (7 images)

A woman takes a selfie while walking along the Tidal Basin with cherry blossoms in bloom. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI

The Washington Monument is seen behind cherry blossoms. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI

The trees were a gift from the mayor of Tokyo named Yukio Ozaki in 1912. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI

The National Cherry Blossom Festival happens every year for three weeks around the time the flowers are predicted to be in peak bloom. This year the festival is running from March 20 thru April 14. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI