Hannah Brenner reels her kite in after a few lessons from her father at the National Cherry Blossom Kite Festival. March 30, 2019 in Washington DC.
Tom Brenner watches on as his daughter successfully flies her kite.
The kite like many there was bright and bold in color.
Lee Xiong and daughter Liu enjoy flying a kite together.
He lets her fly it alone a few times.
Liu preps for another kite run by preparing the kite strings.
Mr. Xiong decides to show her the best technique.
Mr. Xiong decides to show her the best technique.
Joel Smith and his son Kenneth work on stringing their kite for flight.
Cole Young and his daughter Lira prep their kite for flight.
The kite is ready and Lira is ready to take flight with it.
There were hundreds of kites across the mall.
The usually restricted D.C. Government airspace was open to hundreds of kites flying around.
Jon Yang and shows his daughter how to fly a kite.
Even in the tight flying area around the monument he flies it well.
Some kites were caught on other kites but their kite was caught in the gate surrounding the Washington Monument.
They attempt to get it back on the right side of the gate.
Eventually, after a few laughs and tugs it falls over to them.
Some of the kites had fierce designs.
Oz Lee leaves the Cherry Blossom Parade early in his kimono. April 13, 2019 in Washington DC.
The Bahamas Marching Band were a popular feature of the parade.
The Bahamas Marching Band base drummers.
The Band of Blue Cheerleaders led their walk through the parade.
The Band of Blue trumpets sounded off.
Unistars Unicycling Showtroupe showing off some of their skills.
Ayiesha Jones came to the festival dressed in a traditional kimono with a fan and umbrella common to the Japanese culture.
Carl M. staples his float together for preparation to depart the parade.
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