The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Parade starts at the Civic Center Plaza, proceeds up Polk Street to Post Street. The parade begins at 1:00 pm, so come early to claim your spot!

Welcome to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival®, 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!

• Two stages with live music!

• Japanese and Asian - inspired crafts fair

• Food Bazaar and Sapporo Beer Garden

• Children’s Cherry Blossom Village

• Performances, exhibits, and cultural programs at the JCCCNC