Cherry tree blossom watchers in Salem are hopeful buds will burst into shimmery pink and white petals in time for Saturday’s annual Cherry Blossom Day celebration on the Capitol Mall. Saturday’s free, family friendly event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. launches 17 days of Yozakura-style nighttime viewings of cherry trees illuminated with traditional Japanese lanterns at the State Capitol State Park on the Capitol Mall across Court Street from the Capitol Building. Read more at the link in our bio. 🌸 📸: Zak Stone #cherryblossoms #cherryblossomtrees #sakuratrees #sakura #salemoregon #salem #theoregonian