For 91 years, people from all over the world have gathered in Washington to welcome the arrival of spring and to share the special season with each other. The splendid cherry trees, the focal point of the Festival, are constant reminders of the strong and enduring friendship between the United States and Japan.
Laura Bush
2003 Cherry Blossom Festival: Spectators are treated to giant floats along Constitutional Avenue.
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2003 Cherry Blossom Festival: the festival attracts participants of all ages.
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2003 Cherry Blossom Festival: this is the second time that the Old Town High School Marching Band (Old Town, Maine) has been invited to perform in Washington, D.C.
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2003 Cherry Blossom Festival: Washington women take part in the celebration.
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2003 Cherry Blossom Festival: The festival reflects the multi-cultural makeup of the Washington Metropolitan area.
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2003 Cherry Blossom Festival: Arrive early and beat the traffic.
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2003 Cherry Blossom Festival: The festival reflects the multi-cultural makeup of the Washington Metropolitan area.
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2003 Cherry Blossom Festival: Those on four legs are afforded an even better view of the celebration.
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2003 Cherry Blossom Festival: Happy spectators line Constitution Avenue in anticipation of the parade.
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2003 Cherry Blossom Festival: Happy spectators line Constitution Avenue.
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2003 Cherry Blossom Festival: Hamburg High School (Hamburg, Arkansas) helps celebrate the 2003 Cherry Blossom Festival
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2003 Cherry Blossom Festival: Hamburg High School (Hamburg, Arkansas) helps celebrate the 2003 Cherry Blossom Festival.
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2003 Cherry Blossom Festival: high school drill team students lead the march down Constitution Avenue.
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2003 Cherry Blossom Festival: The Cherry Blossom Festival is fun for all ages.
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