This weekend, D.C. will get a second chance to welcome thousands of visitors to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, and with a sunny weather forecast on the horizon, it seems like the perfect time to check it out.

The historic festival’s parade kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, and there are activities for everybody at dozens of locations around the city. This weekend also is the optimal weekend to see the trees at peak bloom. For a complete schedule of events, visit nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.