We were able to go to the festival years ago when I was in the Army and we lived in Petersburg, Virginia, and it was spectacular!

What are the best events? How do we get there? What should we do with kids? Where can we see cherry blossoms besides the Tidal Basin? All your questions answered.

The National Park Service announced its experts predict cherry blossoms will be in peak bloom from March 28 to March 31. Storm Team4 meteorologist Amelia Draper agrees that the last week of March is the best time to plan your trip to the blossoms.