5cherry blossm festival the national cherry blossm festival is aspring calelebration in washington,D.C., commemmorating the march 27,1912,gift of japanese cherry trees from mayor yukio ozaki of tokyo city tobthe city of washington,D.C.Mayor ozaki donated the trees to enhance the growing friendship
between the united states and japan and also celebrate the continued close relationship between the two nations. Large and colorful helium balloons,floats,marching bands from across the country,music and showmanship are parts of the festival's parade and other events.