The Cherry Blossom trees have now reached stage 5 and are a step closer to peak bloom along the Tidal Basin, according to the National Park Service.

If you look closely, you'll see florets coming out of the Tidal Basin's cherry blossom buds, marking stage 2 of blossom development.

STAGE ONE! Small green buds have arrived on the Yoshino cherry trees around D.C.'s Tidal Basin, marking Stage 1 of 6 on the way to peak bloom,According to the

Washington, D.C. locals and tourists gathered at the Tidal Basin Monday morning after awaiting the much-anticipated peak bloom of the iconic cherry blossoms.