Every spring, New York City celebrates the beauty of the season’s cherry blossoms with festivals that honor this rite of spring and Japanese culture. Join us in celebrating cherry blossoms at their peak!
Cherry Blossom Festivals Events
Saturday, April 21, 2018
14th Annual Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival
at Pavilion & Astral Fountain (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
This event features live drum performances (Taiko), a traditional Japanese chorus, a Japanese folk dance, and a tea ceremony.
Free!
Cherry Blossom Festival
at Urban Farm (in Randall’s Island Park) , Manhattan , Field 62 – 63 (in Randall’s Island Park) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the spring season and Japanese culture at our free festival at Randall’s Island Park!
Free!
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Sakura Matsuri 2018: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Cherry Blossom Festival
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden , Brooklyn
10:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m.
Sakura Matsuri, the annual cherry blossom festival at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, offers over 60 events and performances that celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.
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Sunday, April 29, 2018
Sakura Matsuri 2018: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Cherry Blossom Festival
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden , Brooklyn
10:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m.
Sakura Matsuri, the annual cherry blossom festival at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, offers over 60 events and performances that celebrate traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.
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