One of the largest celebrations of the iconic cherry blossom trees in the U.S., the D.C. festival is just over a week away.

Beautiful, breezy weather brought thousands to Lear Park for the city of Longview’s annual Kite Festival on Wednesday.

live music at the Tidal Basin and a kite festival on the Washington Monument grounds — kicks off spring. “It’s really one of the traditions of the nation’s capital,” said Mike Litterst, a spokesperson ...