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Legacy
Every year we are joined by hundreds of performers from both Japan and California to give over 200,000 attendees a taste of the Japanese/Japanese American culture. During these two weekends we encourage you to savor the taste, listen to the sounds and see the rich colors that make the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival unique. -
Culture
Every year we are joined by hundreds of performers from both Japan and California to give over 200,000 attendees a taste of the Japanese/Japanese American culture. During these two weekends we encourage you to savor the taste, listen to the sounds and see the rich colors that make the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival unique. -
Food Booths
The Cherry Blossom Festival Food Booths feature delicious Japanese and Japanese American food like--sushi, tempura, gyoza, takoyaki, chicken & beef teriyaki, udon, spam musubi, and Western food.
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When?
Festival: Saturday and Sunday, April 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 2013
Grand Parade: Sunday, April 21, 2013, Starting at City Hall at 1 pm, concludes in Japantown at approximately 3 pm.
Queen Program: Saturday, April 13, 2013
Where?
Japantown @ Post & Buchanan Streets, San Francisco
Grand Parade: Begins at San Francisco City Hall and ends at Post & Fillmore
- Exhibits
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Grand Marshal
This year's Grand Marshal is Japan's renowned singer and actor Teruhiko Saigo.
Teruhiko debuted in February of 1964 when Nippon Crown Co. Ltd. released his single album, “Kimidake o.”
Grand Parade
A number of performers from Japan will also grace us with their presence. Japanese classical (Buyo) and folk dance (Minyo) groups representing the Bay Area will perform throughout the parade route like a myriad of floating butterflies.
Queen Program
The Queen Program requires a strong level of community service and selected individuals will represent the Northern California Japanese American community for one year.
2013 Sponsors
Golf Tournament
The Golf Tournament is an annual event that raises funds to benefit all Cherry Blossom Festival programs.
