This way to the festival! |
Clouds (along with rain and hail) earlier in the day. |
The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform at the Gangplank Marina pocket park. |
A miniature ship was on display. |
Nen Daiko performs at the 9th Street stage. |
Topspin, the mascot of the Washington Kastles, made an appearance. |
DC Harbor Cruises pulls into E Dock at the Gangplank Marina after another tour. |
Pirates..aargh! |
Children learned how to make model boats and sailed them in the man-made pond set-up in a parking lot. |
Cherry blossoms were in bloom along the waterfront promenade. |
Volunteers from the SW Library Playground Project did face painting - this child wanted a Metro map. |
Three blocks of Water Street were used during the festival. |
Roving street performers pose with attendees at 7th Street Landing. |
Crowds arrived early for the fireworks show. |
Pink lanterns at the SW Duck Pond were a nice touch to the ceremony earlier in the day to turn on the fountains for the season. |
Pink lights illuminated the waterfront before the fireworks show to celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival. |
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Great collection of the day's events.
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