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Cherry Blossom Festival in DC

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    Cherry Blossom Festival

    It is said that Washington DC is beautiful in the spring when the cherry blossoms bloom.  In 1912, a gift of  3000 cherry trees from the Mayor of Tokyo was given to the city of Washington DC. The gift symbolized and honored the friendship between the US and Japan. Again in 1965 the gift of trees was given, this time there were 3800.

    Each year since 1935, Washington, DC holds a Cherry Blossom Festival.  More than a million people visit the city during the festival which runs this year from March 27 through April 10.

    Next year will mark the centennial of the original planting of trees. Next year’s 100 year celebration will be held March 20 – April 27, 2012. What a great time to visit! I recommend making plans now if you would like to take your big family.

    Theresa Jorgensen

    Theresa Jorgensen

    Theresa Jorgensen is a mother to four children including twins. She recognized the necessity for a comprehensive resource of hotels that cater to big families with rooms and suites for 5, 6, 7, or 8 people in a single room while traveling with her own family. In 2008, she established SixSuitcaseTravel to compile a database of such hotels. Over time, the website has grown to include travel advice, itineraries, road trip suggestions, national park guides, and more. Theresa takes pleasure in assisting other big families in creating unforgettable travel experiences.