article_snippet: (CNN)There should be plenty of pent-up anticipation among cherry blossom fans in Washington this spring.
article_snippet: Peak blooms are expected at the tail end of the three-week-long National Cherry Blossom Festival, which kicks off Friday and runs through April 12.
article_snippet: The fluttering pink and white blossoms are expected to hit The fluttering pink and white blossoms peak between April 11 and April 14.
article_snippet: Here are five things to know about the eagerly awaited D.C. blossoms: .
article_snippet: Winter's almost over: See the proof .
highlights_snippet: Peak bloom is expected in mid-April .