Peak bloom occurs when 70% of the blossoms of the Yoshino cherry trees, the most common type along the Tidal Basin, are open. The National Park Service, which tracks the blooming of the trees each year, predicts peak bloom will be between March 28 and 31 this year.

Massive crowds flocked to the Tidal Basin over the weekend to see D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms in peak bloom.

Thousands of people are flocking to the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms during peak bloom! Here are the best ways to navigate the area.