Blossoms are expected to reach full bloom at a pace similar to or slightly faster than average years in western and eastern Japan.

About a million people are expected to flood the Tidal Basin to view the cherry blossoms and several agencies including law enforcement are working together to make sure everyone is safe.

Situated in the depths of the Southwest Waterfront, Artechouse’s newest exhibition celebrates cherry blossom-themed activations of years’ past. The brightly colored installation, called Blooming Wonders, begins Friday, March 7 and runs until the end of April. Don’t forget to visit the XR Bar upon entry for cocktails that scream spring.

Nothing quite captures the joyous arrival of spring quite like cherry blossom season. When you think of this fleeting floral spectacle, an ancient hanami (flower-watching) celebration in Japan may be the first image that comes to mind.