Thanks to Aaron for sending from Dupont Circle.
Tom asks: “any wagers for how many hours, days the water will be flowing?”
signs of spring
From DC Water:
“Starting March 23, DC Water will begin work that helps maintain more than 1,300 miles of water lines across the District. During this time, the disinfectant used in drinking water will temporarily switch from chloramine to chlorine through May 4. This switch helps support overall water quality throughout the year. (more…)
Checking in on the Cherry Blossoms, they’ve “reached the 4th of 6 stages on the path to Peak Bloom.”
From the National Park Service:
“ATTENTION EVERYONE! We have Peduncle Elongation. I repeat, Stage 4: Peduncle Elongation. The cherry blossoms have reached the 4th of 6 stages on the path to Peak Bloom.”
Peak Bloom has been predicted to arrive between March 29 – April 1. Given tomorrow’s 80+ degree day, I wouldn’t be surprised to see that date bumped up a day or two – stay tuned!!
“Holi Festival, India’s Festival of Colors, with colorful powder throwing, March 7 at Dupont Circle”
photo courtesy Dupont Circle BID
Saturday, March 7th:
“In collaboration with the Embassy of India, the Dupont Circle BID will be celebrating India’s most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. in Dupont Circle park. Festivities begin with upbeat Indian music spun by DJ Pandu, followed by Indian cultural dancing on stage by renowned dance troupes including Studio Dhoom. Free to dance!”
From an email:
“India’s most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, known as the Festival of Colors, which welcomes the season of spring, will be celebrated on Saturday March 7 at Dupont Circle Park from noon until 4 p.m. (more…)
79 Potomac Ave, SE
Back in January there was a bit of a fright as El Rey Navy Yard Abruptly Closed “For The Season”.
Thanks to Tim for passing on from El Rey Navy Yard:
“*Yawn* Ah. Good nap.
Gonna start getting warmed up to reopened. (more…)
1307 New Hampshire Ave, NW
Tomorrow is today and an excellent sign of spring from 1921biergarten:
“We’re back, baby!! 🌿🍻 We’ve missed sharing our garten with you! Join us (Today, March 5) from 4–8pm for opening day and kick off the season with us. (more…)
photo by Dave Lyons
BIG news from the National Park Service:
“We’re projecting cherry blossom Peak Bloom to arrive between March 29 – April 1 this year.
Extraordinary warm or cool temperatures have resulted in Peak Bloom as early as March 15 (1990) and as late as April 18 (1958). 🌸🌸🌸
Peak Bloom is defined as the period of time when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms -the most common variety- are open, creating gorgeous clouds of white & pink flowers floating around the Tidal Basin.”
WMATA reports: (more…)
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UPDATE 10:45am Monday: Thanks to Mari for writing, “It is sold out. There is now a waiting list. This is the link.”
Well this is awesome:
“Tulip Day Washington 2026, March 15
This spring, one of America’s most colorful public events will make its debut in the nation’s capital as Tulip Day Washington transforms DC’s National Mall into a breathtaking tulip-picking garden on March 15, 2026.
Approximately 150,000 tulips will be a vibrant, one-day floral showcase with views of the U.S. Capitol. From 11:15 AM – 4:15 PM, visitors will be invited to pick ten tulips for free to welcome the arrival of spring.
EVENT DETAILS (more…)
Thanks to Griffin for the reminder:
“Street sweeping starts back up next week sadly.”
A great sign of spring tho!!
From DPW: (more…)
Thanks to Brooke for sending: “Parked my car on K Street and bumped into more than a dozen ducks hanging out by Potbelly. Not sure if they took wrong a turn, but they seemed happy to be here.” (more…)