The National Cherry Blossom Festival is
a spring celebration in Washington, D.C.,
commemorating the March 27, 1912, gift
of Japanese cherry trees from Mayor Yukio
Ozaki of Tokyo City to the city of Washington. Mayor Ozaki donated the trees in an
effort to enhance the growing friendship
between the United States and Japan and
also celebrate the continued close relationship between the two nations.Large and
colorful helium balloons, floats, marching
bands from across the country, music and
showmanship are parts of the Festival’s parade and other events.