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WASHINGTON —  On Saturday, the long standing cherry blossom festival parade once again dazzled with its giant balloons, marching bands, beauty queens, celebrity performers and more.

Here are scenes from the iconic parade, which stretched down Constitution Avenue, from 7th to 17th Streets Northwest. Find the entire parade’s line-up on the National Cherry Blossom festival website.