When will the cherry blossom trees bloom?

The question on everyone’s mind these days: how will the warm weather affect the blossoms? The answer will come less than a week from today, when the National Park Service gives the peak bloom prediction with the Festival on March 1. The Park Service assures us that it takes prolonged periods of extreme heat or extreme cold to change the blossoms in a significant way, so there’s no need to worry yet. And one thing is certain: the 2012 Centennial Celebration honors the 100-year anniversary of the gift of trees with an unprecedented five weeks of events and activities. So regardless of mother nature, the Festival has everything needed for a fantastic start to spring, with celebrity talent, community spirit, unprecedented arts and culture, and so much more. Get involved with the City in Bloom, check out the latest events, and look for the free Festival App in early March. See you at the Festival!