| National treasure Cherry blossoms are seen in front of the Washington Monument at the tidal basin on March 25 in Washington, D.C.
A sneak peakTourists visit the Washington, D.C., tidal basin on March 25 to see the blooming cherry trees. This year's festival runs through April 10.
Pink everywhereThe Jefferson Memorial is seen behind a blooming cherry tree March 28 on a chilly day in Washington, D.C.
The scenic routeCyclists on a tandem bike ride past cherry blossoms March 25 in Washington, D.C.
Beauty abloomCherry blossoms in full bloom are seen March 24 in Scott Circle in Washington, D.C.
An artist's inspirationA man draws a picture of a blooming cherry tree branch March 25 in Washington, D.C.
Unseasonably coldThis year's National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., has begun with unseasonably frigid weather, with evening temperatures dipping below freezing.
An enduring friendshipMore than 3,000 cherry trees were donated to Washington, D.C., from Japan as a sign of friendship in 1912. Japan's National Tourism Board pulled out of this year's cherry blossom festivities in Washington, D.C., due to the crisis at home, and the festival began with a tribute to victims of the recent natural disasters in Japan.
Painting in the parkArtist Justin Pyles puts the finishing touches on some of his cherry blossom paintings March 28 along the tidal basin in Washington, D.C.
Full bloomA visitor takes a picture of a cherry tree during the National Cherry Blossom Festival on March 26 in Washington, D.C. The peak blooming period for 2011 is predicted to be from March 29 through April 1, according to the National Park Service.
Tourist attractionCherry blossoms are seen March 25 in Washington, D.C. The National Cherry Blossom festival attracts more than a million visitors each year. | 
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