Washington D.C.'s famed blossoms, a gift of Japan in 1912, have begun blooming and are only step away from peak bloom, as per the NPS.

Cherry blossom trees populate in Eden Park on March 22, two days after the start of spring. Blossoms shine white against the blue sky at Eden Park two days after the start of spring. In Mount Lookout, Ault Park cherry blossom trees give the ones in Eden Park competition.

Thousands of blooming cherry blossom trees in the nation’s capital are showing white and pink petals, and Washington D.C. residents are glad spring is back.