Complete List of Events for 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival

The Festival is a week long series of events for the whole family. Follow this link for a listing ogf all the events of the week starting Saturday April 13th: 2024 Schedule - Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival (sfcherryblossom.org)

Northern California Cherry Blosom Festival Grand Parade

The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Parade brings color and cheer to the streets of San Francisco and Japantown! At a future in-person festival, the Grand Parade will occur on the final Sunday of the Festival. A lively procession of taiko drummers, dancers, and decorative floats will celebrate the Festival and the Japanese traditions that thrive here in Northern California.

Cosplay

Interested in joining the Cosplay section of the Grand Parade?! Cosplayers can sign up in person at Japan Video and Media (1737 Post Street #305), by calling the store at (415)563-5220, or by emailing contact.mari771@yahoo.com.

Parade Route

The Grand Parade will depart the Civic Center Plaza at 1:00 P.M., proceeding up Polk Street to Post Street, and ending in Japantown at Post and Fillmore Streets.