Sure, the calendar said March 20 was officially the first day of spring, but like any other year, I paid no attention to that designation.

For many residents, the parade marks the unofficial start of spring, ushering in a season of community events and celebrations.

Tree pollen pods lay in a pile at a park in this March 2024 file photo. The warming climate has ... down south and the blossoming flowers of spring. Less pleasant for many of us is the start of ...

Days are now warmer and longer, and you might be spotting blossoming trees and flowers, signaling the beginning of spring. The official start of the season is known as the vernal equinox.

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Spring is almost here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives on Thursday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in the Southern Hemisphere.