There were large crowds at the Seattle's area's most popular spring cherry blossom viewing area. The flowers were in full bloom as lots of people came out to take photos on this sunny day.
The cherry blossoms at the University of Washington (UW) were donated by the city of Tokyo in the 1930s as a symbol of friendship between the two cities.
The cherry blossoms are of the species Prunus x yedoensis, which is also known as the "Yoshino cherry."
The cherry blossoms at UW are believed to be the first to be planted on the West Coast of the United States.
The cherry blossoms typically bloom in late March or early April each year, and their arrival is a much-anticipated event on the UW campus.
The university hosts a number of events and activities centered around the cherry blossoms each year, including the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, which celebrates Japanese culture and the arrival of spring. The festival features traditional Japanese food, music, and dance, as well as educational activities and demonstrations.