Fairmount Park’s Cherry Blossom Festival is back in full bloom on April 5

Springtime is here and Philadelphia’s beautiful pink cherry blossoms are officially in bloom.

Fairmount Park’s annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival will take place on April 5 and 6.

“With peak bloom expected in the first week of April, it will be a true celebration of the Japanese Sakura under the cherry blossom trees of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park.” said a press release from the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia.

The festival will have:

• Main Stage Performances
• Live Music from Local Artists; including Japanese cultural performances on the Main Stage and “pop-up” performances throughout the festival footprint
• Subaru of America Inc., “Pretty in Pink” Pet Contest
• Traditional Dance Performances
• Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony
• A Calligraphy Booth where guests can have their names inscribed in Japanese characters on a unique tag to take home as a souvenir
• Sushi Samurai Classes
• A Cosplay Fashion Show on the Main Stage on Saturday & Sunday
• A Beer Garden featuring pours from Philly’s Triple Bottom Brewing
• Karaoke on Saturday & Sunday at the Beer Garden
• Vendor Fair & Food Court featuring Japanese & Asian Cuisine including Wagyu Beef Cheesesteaks
• Plus, Presentations on Japanese Storytelling, origami helmet making, Cherry blossom face painting, and more.

“You can experience Japan while you are here,” said Kazumi Teune, JASGP’s Executive Director.

“The Cherry Blossom Festival is a true labor of love between myself and my fellow board members, and each year, we are overjoyed in bringing a taste of our beautiful culture to Philadelphia. Last year’s festival welcomed over 40,000 people and we couldn’t be more delighted to celebrate once again this year.”

Admission prices:

• General Admission: $15
• Children under 12: Free
• JASGP Members: Free
• Access Card Holders: $5 at the gate

Sakura Weekend Parking & Public Transit:

• $10 per vehicle at The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave.
• Paid parking is available along the Avenue of the Republic
• Shuttle buses will run from the Independence Visitor Center to the Please Touch Museum PHLVisitorCenter.com
• Philly Phlash: Take the T1 to the Please Touch Museum – RidePhillyPhlash.com

The event will be rain or shine.

To purchase tickets or for more information and the most up-to-date programming information, please visit: PhillySakura.org