Philadelphia's cherry blossoms are on track to reach peak bloom from April 5-8. Why it matters: Cue weekend crowds in Fairmount Park vying for the best selfie content and picnic spots among flowering trees.

Get excited- the District’s iconic pink cherry blossoms are one step closer to peak bloom. In a post on the X platform Sunday, the National Park Service announced that the blooms are now at the “Florets Visible” stage,

If you look closely, you'll see florets coming out of the Tidal Basin's cherry blossom buds, marking stage 2 of blossom development.

Though this year’s cherry blossoms have been slightly delayed compared to 2024—when they reached stage one on March 2—they’re actually right on track historically. The National Park Service has predicted that the peak bloom will occur between March 28 and 31,

The famed cherry blossom trees are making their way toward peak bloom in D.C. Here’s a look at their progress.

D.C.’s iconic Yoshino cherry blossoms have reached stage two as they head towards peak bloom, the National Park Service announced Sunday. Stage two means that florets, or tiny green buds, are visible on the trees.

The National Park Service has projected the dates for the 2025 peak bloom to fall between March 28 and March 31.

Spurred by D.C.’s recent sunny, mild weather, the Tidal Basin cherry blossoms reached the first stage of development Tuesday. The cycle could accelerate soon.

"The most likely time to reach peak bloom is between the last week of March and the first week of April," the NPS says. The NPS has predicted peak bloom will be March 28 to 31 this year, while Storm Team4 predicts peak bloom between March 28 and April 3.

The arboretum is tucked inside the 22-acre Holmdel Park, and the cherry blossoms are the clear showstoppers. In this garden, you can find different species of cherry blossom trees, especially Yoshino, Sargent, and weeping Higan varieties.

Spring's pink pageant is unfolding at the University of Washington, where the Quad's iconic Yoshino cherry trees are nearing peak bloom, an annual tradition that draws thousands of visitors to campus.