go. reporter: the national cherry blossom festival in washington, d.c. is a great way to celebrate the arrival of spring. the national mall taken over with thousands of pink petals everywhere you look. it s absolutely beautiful. you can also watch the national cherry blossom parade on april 13th which has floats and marching bands from across the country. there s also a japanese street fair that will be taking place that day as well. because remember, the trees were given to the united states by the government of japan. finally there s a kite festival on march 30th, which is great escape for families. you ll learn how to make and fly your own kites on the mall. reporter: many hotels are offering special deals. a great way to experience the festival is look for hotel packages that include perks like metro cars, trolley tours.