Spring is a colorful season in Washington, D.C., as the sidewalks become lined with flowers and the city celebrates the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival. Cristina Garafola, Tongda Qu, Kai Jiun Wong, and Paul Garr share photos from the White House, the Tidal Basin, and the Nitze and Rome buildings.

Kai Jiun Wong, Paul and Phyllis Nitze Building, Massachusetts Avenue

Kai Jiun Wong, Rome Building, Massachusetts Avenue

Cristina Garafola,  Jefferson Memorial, Tidal Basin

Cristina Garafola, Spring Garden Tour, The White House

Tongda Qu, Jefferson Memorial, Tidal Basin

Paul Garr shares a photo of Lisa Ferguson at the Tidal Basin during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Cristina Garafola, Washington Memorial, Tidal Basin

Tongda Qu, Jefferson Memorial, Tidal Basin

Tongda Qu, Tidal Basin

Tongda Qu, Washington Memorial, Tidal Basin