The first sign of Spring is Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction in early February that it will be arriving early. The second is definitely the best one – the blooming of the nation’s most notable flowers that line Washington, DC.

That’s right. The 2016 Cherry Blossom Festival is upon us and even though we look forward to it here in our nation’s capital, its significance is embraced world-wide.

The Montana State Society & The Montana Congressional Delegation invite you to celebrate the long standing friendship between the Treasure State and Japan here in DC. Join them tomorrow evening at 5:00 PM in welcoming the 2016 Montana Cherry Blossom Princess, Miss Annie Daines.

Annie Daines, daughter of Senator Steve Daines, is a sixth generation Montanan who grew up in Bozeman, MT. After graduating from Montana State University, Annie moved to Washington, D.C. where she took an internship on Capitol Hill. She is currently working communications at the House Republican Conference.

Admission is complimentary. RSVP to [email protected].

Find more event details here.