kidd o'shea s to enjoy the cherry blossoms. we are surrounded by the cherry blossom trees that are in full bloom. a lots of people taking advantage of that. including this family getting set up for a easter photo. girls in their easter dresses. a lot of that throughout the day. let me show you video from yesterday that we shot. incredible pictures. when the sun was shining, beautiful weather, warm temperatures helping the cherry blossoms go into peak bloom. a lot of people enjoying that. the people we talked to early this morning said they came down today because they had a rough time getting here yesterday with so much traffic. had a hard time finding laces to park. . opening ceremony is tomorrow at the warner theater at 5:00 p.m., sold-out, if tickets do become available they will have walk up tickets available at 4:45. tomorrow along the tidal basin is family day. bring the kids. tons of activities, crafts and more planned. along the tidal basin, kidd o'shea, abc 7 news. jummy: i know he had fun all morning. we are proud spo

i'm kidd o'shea.lison: i guess when you are live you can't scream what you are thinking live on tv. we will give away tickets to next month taping in d.c. of "jeopardy" in the 6:00 hour. leon: all right. get to march mania. gripping college basketball fans all over the country. huge, huge upset today. alison: big-time. robert burton has more. robert: drama today for the hoos but there could be more drama coming up. alison: but first celebrating more than why this birthday is the next alison: this is great. earlier this week you might remember we took you along as virginia mclaurin was welcomed by the globetrotters. days after her 107th birthday. it doesn't get better than the video. but today a baltimore county woman celebrating her 106th. as we discover the number is not as significant as the life that she has led. >> here at the sunrise senior living in pikesville, these are the residents celebrating birthdays this month. but the most significant might be this one. ellen. she is turning 106. she has

i'm "good morning washington"'s kidd o'shea. jonathan: the cherry blossom festival kicks off this weekend. we're proud media sponsors of the event. tonight is the annual pink tie party. i will be there tonight. joining us live from the ronald reagan building the site of the party is the president of the cherry blossom festival, diana mahue. tell us about the festival. it's been going on for ten years. is that right? >> yes. how are you? jonathan: i'm well. how are you? >> looking forward to s you. jonathan: i'm looking forward to it too. it will be fun. >> it will kick off tonight at the ronald reagan building where washington's social scene, the key city officials and the festival stakeholders and the friends join together to have a celebration of springtime. people donning their beautiful finest pink beautiful outfits. it's a fundraiser for the festival. we do get a lot of support from the d.c. government and corporations and the individuals come out to help support the event. as a fundraiser for the festival jonathan: so many

kidd o'shea has the "scandal" scoop.idd: it's all new tonight and we find out what a focus group thinks of her and her run for president. >> i don't like her. >> smug. >> smug. >> arrogant. >> i hated the way she said -- >> divisive. >> melly turned to olivia pope for advice on the campaign. things get real as they hear what the focus group thinks. >> i can give you the average price in every state if you like, regular or diesel. i can tell you if we keep the gas tax at absurdly low rate of 18 fund will run out of money. >> that's the problem. you are a know-it-all. >> so? >> the people watching the debate will go to the polls and they will be electing the next president. they won't vote for you if they think you are smarter than everybody else. kidd: i asked them what it was like to play the president and the first lady. >> people get in heated discussions with us as if the show is real. >> they believe we shoot in d.c. i wish we did but all of our stuff is impeccably green screened. so i get asked a lot where should i

kidd o'shea has a preview. kidd: tonight bachelor ben must choose. is it jojo? >> i'm scared to see he doesn't know who he wants to propose to. >> or lauren. >> he is thinking about something. i don't know what. >> it explai overwhelmed when we talked to him in january after filming ended. >> there are situations i am sitting with my head between my hands going i can't do this anymore. >> i can't help how i feel. how do i propose to a woman when i'm in love with somebody else. it's impossible for me to imagine saying goodbye to either. >> i'm kidd o'shea. abc7 news. jonathan: edge of your seat stuff. watch the finale that starts at 8:00 on abc7. stop making fun of me. i like it. michelle: i know. one of your favorite shows. hulk hogan's lawyers spent a week to convince a florida jury the gossip website posting the sex tape was invasion of jonathan: the man accused of driving a snowmobile through the iditarod is talking about what he did. we know a dog was killed and other teams were injured when he hit them ten miles outside. he said he had been drinking and nev

if you would rather get out and get fresh air, this is "good morning washington"'s kidd o'shea with the weekend picks. kidd: do you feel like checking out films this weekend? the d.c. independent film festival kicks off tonight with the pilot episode of district land about five millennials living in d.c. the cast will be on hand to answer questions afterwards. and the capitals host th if you are looking for something that is slower pace the quant garm book fair today and tomorrow. check out the rare books and naps. >> this is a fun way i'm excited about. alexandria st. patrick's day parade will take place tomorrow in old town. a car show toed by a dog show and brian van de graaff is master of ceremonies and will take place around noon. whatever you do have a great weekend. i'm kidd o'shea. jonathan: might be this could be in your calendar things to do. national zoo and the panda house are in the plans you might see this. the panda cam. bei bei is take a moment to enjoy the video. we caught a pan the playing. the panda got out and played in the snow. but the school district shut the scho

kidd o'shea caught up with her. kidd: dancing is back. it includes players antonio miller. and model, and the first deaf winner to win america's top model. >> i don't see disadvantages here. i have to work my teaching lessons in different ways. that makes me work harder. he can't hear the music but we have an amazing connection with each other. kidd: stephanie tanner -- jodie sweden from "full house" is ready to put on the moves. >> h from geraldo. >> stunningly beautiful. this is great. i'll be next to a naked, gorgeous woman. great for my marriage. >> that's one. we'll keep counting. >> who could forget about ginger in "good morning america"? >> i'm a huge fan of the show. my immediate reaction is absolutely. >> i'm kidd o'shea, abc7 news. jonathan: that will be fun. "dancing with the stars" kicks off monday night on abc at 8:00. stay tuned for "castle at 10:00" and abc7 news at 11:00. michelle: coming up -- where am i again? how snoop dogg's geographic error is becoming big business. jonathan: look at the capitol. do you notice something different? look at the top. worke

kidd o'shea has the weekend kickoff. kidd: it's going to be a busy weekend in d.c. rock 'n' roll marathon is tomorrow. up to 25,000 runners will pound the pavement around d.c. road closures go into effect before dawn with some lasting through the afternoon. better plan ahead to take the metro. "married but single" kicks off today at the theater. there will be five performances this weekend that you can check out. limited tickets still available. who is ready for shamrock-fest? it takes place tomorrow. if you're in the mood to celebrate the irish ancestry or want to joi 3:00 to 11:00. party responsibly. maybe you want to do this? kick up your heels and listen to good old country music. the men's chorus is performing boots, class and sass at lincoln theater. whatever you decide to do, have a great weekend. i'm "good morning washington"'s kidd o'shea. steve: we had bonus degrees. more sunshine and that allowed us to make it to 70's. if you look outside now, a lot of folks are going to go golfing tomorrow. winding down the golfing for day. leon: it will be packed tomorr

michelle: and kidd o'shea has details. >> who is ready for drama on abc.ime for the "scandal" scoop. the big debate we have been waiting for takes place and anything can happen. what will be said after so many secrets have been released? relationships tested. >> we really care for each other and say that we t we should focus for working for the country. we remain close friends and wish for best. >> i don't want to fake it anymore either but there is no version of us breaking up that looks good for me unless you are willing to say i left you because you're an impotent alcoholic who hates kids and dog and god. are you willing to say that? kidd: good stuff! what happens next? you have to watch to find out. this is the line-up -- grab a bottle of wine and enjoy. i'm "good morning washington"'s kidd o'shea. that is the "scandal" scoop. leon: breaking tonight. shots fired at a virginia bus station. rapidly developing story tonight. plus -- >> drunk drivers are domestic terrorists. leon: ratcheting up the pressure in annapolis fight to get drunk drivers off the r

scott: kidd o'shea has some ideas for you and your family. dd: we have extra special the cherry blossoms of course are in full bloom around the tidal basin. it's a great opportunity to take in family photos and the opening ceremony is tomorrow night at warner theater. if you go you might see our own leon harris and maureen bunyan. they are hosting the celebration. it is also easter weekend. a special sunrise service will be held sunday at 6:30 a.m. by the lincoln memorial. the holiday activities continue monday with the white house easter egg roll. 35,000 people have tickets to that. if you are not one of them, go to the national zoo's easter monday celebration. it's free. and open to all. with the animal demonstrations and the family activities all day long. wherever you decide to -- whatever you decide to do this weekend, have a great weekend. i'm "good morning washington"'s kidd o'shea. scott: you don't have to wait for the weekend to begin to catch a glimpse of superstars in the city. freedom and eagles nesting at the d.c. policeectomy in

jonathan: speaking of canadians, alex trebek puts our kidd o'shea to the test. up next, watch him take the test and find out how to get free tickets michelle: last week we sent kidd o'shea to hollywood or oscars week. that was fun. he squeezed in a behind the scenes visit to "wheel of fortune" and "jeopardy." jonathan: alex trebek put him to the test. >> welcome to a special version of "jeopardy." start us off. kidd: i take cities for 200. alex: in april of 2016, "jeopardy" is going on the road to tape shows in this historic city. kidd: what is washington, d.c. alex: correct. alex: this is giving them opportunity to be in the audience. kidd: what is abc7? alex: good job. kidd: what is good morning washington. >> tune in on this day to win tickets. >> friday march 4. >> that is right. "jeopardy" is coming to washington in april to tape shows at d.a.r. constitution hall. watch "good morning washington" this friday and kidd will tell you how you can get free tickets. jonathan: do you get a sense that was scripted? michelle: he should have picked up an oscar while h

kidd o'shea and eileen whelan take us inside for all the fun. reporter: good afternoon from the south lawn where there have been fun activities going on since early this morning. when it was raining and people were here with umbrellas, but that has changed now as the sun has come out and visit a gorgeous day here. i want to bring in eileen whelan. you were here when it was raining. it did not stop families from having a good time. reporter: they were dressed appropriately even though everyone had pretty easter dresses on. people were everyone was smiling and in good spirits. reporter: let's look at video from moments ago when the president and first lady were out on the south lawn enjoying all of the festivities that took place here today. -- egg art in the world roll and grading the guests. this is the biggest event the white house hosts that is open to the public. eileen: i did not know that. i'm learning something new and feel honored to be part of it. menzel sang the national anthem. such a beautiful voice and so talented. eileen: amazing. e

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