LISTEN: National Cherry Blossom Festival President: The Festival Has Moved Up To March 15th To Coincide With Blooming.

INTERVIEW — DIANA MAYHEW — President, National Cherry Blossom Festival

• Cherry blossoms lining Washington D.C.’s tidal basin to reach peak bloom historically early, between March 14 – 17.
• Cherry blossom peak bloom this year could be the earliest on record
• PREVIEW: Plans for the 2017 festival