Springtime means cherry blossoms in the nation's capital. On a recent breezy morning, with peak bloom still two days away, the Tidal Basin was packed with both blossoms and visitors.

The Washington Monument is seen as cherry trees begin to bloom, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, around the Tidal Basin in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A person poses for a photo around the Tidal Basin as cherry trees begin to bloom,

Each spring, thousands of flowering cherry blossom trees turn Washington’s Tidal Basin into a pink and white wonderland. One local Catholic is bringing their beauty to her parish grounds.