Typically, the best time to see cherry blossoms in Baltimore is between the end of March and the first couple of weeks of April. As the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. inch closer to peak bloom, Baltimore's cherry blossoms can sometimes lag behind by a few days, according to WJZ's First Alert Weather Team.

The 2025 U-District Cherry Blossom Festival is now in its third year. Over 80 local businesses are participating in the event this year with a wide array of cherry and blossom-themed food, handcrafted drinks, cocktails, and other unique merchandise or retail offers.

Japan 's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese