Grand Parade
Cultural Programs
Special Programs
57th Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival®
Welcome to one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions and the largest Cherry Blossom Festival on the West Coast. All are welcome to join in the festivities as we celebrate Japanese and Japanese American culture with you, live and in Person again.
Since 1968, the Festival serves to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its bridge. Each year, over 220,000 people attend this dazzling display showcasing the vibrant colors and grace of the Japanese culture and the rich heritage and diversity of the Japanese American community.
The History
Since 1968, the Festival serves to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its bridge. Each year, over 220,000 people attend this dazzling display showcasing the vibrant colors and grace of the Japanese culture and the rich heritage and diversity of the Japanese American community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Refer to the schedule page to locate the venues and times of cultural performances, exhibits, demonstrations, and activities.
Information on the Grand Parade (last Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM) is available here.
Leashed dogs are welcome in accordance with the City ordinances and City and County of San Francisco rules.
ATMs are available at various locations in and around Japantown.
The Children’s Cherry Blossom Village (子どもの桜町) will be located on Post Street at Buchanan on the first three days of the Festival.
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