Cherry Blossom Festival To Show Support For Japan
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Organizers of the National Cherry Blossom Festival say they're planning a fundraising walk to show support for survivors and victims of last week's earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
The Stand with Japan event is scheduled for the evening of March 24 around the Tidal Basin. The cherry blossom festival starts March 26 and runs through April 10.
This year is the 99th anniversary of Japan's gift of the trees.
Spokeswoman Danielle Piacente says organizers had received an outpouring of support for the Japanese victims and wanted to find a way to help. She says there's no fundraising target in mind, but that every little bit will help.
Participants will gather for the walk at the Washington Monument.
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