"Since 1968, the Festival has served 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 diversity of the Japanese American Community in the festivities as San Francisco's Japantown celebrates Japanese and Japanese-American culture. The celebration coincides with the blooming of the cherry blossoms."
"A lively procession of taiko drummers, dancers, and decorative floats will celebrate the Festival and the Japanese traditions that thrive here in Nor Cal 2026 Parade Route Please note that the 2026 Parade route hasn't been announced yet, but here's the 2025 details:> The 2025 Grand Parade will depart the Civic Center Plaza at 1:00 pm., proceeding up Polk Street to Post Street, and ending in Japantown at Post and Fillmore Streets."
"58th Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival - April 11-12, 2026 | 11 am to 5 pm - April 18-19, 2025 | 11 am to 5 pm- GRAND PARADE - Sunday, April 19, 2025 - 1pm to 3pm - from Civic Center Plaza to Japantown- Festival - Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore Streets, Japantown, SF FREE Will there be a parade for 2026? Yes! The Grand Parade will occur on the final Sunday of the Festival."
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival is a major annual celebration of Japanese and Japanese-American culture held in San Francisco's Japantown. The Festival began in 1968 to cultivate the alliance between Japan and the United States through cultural exchange. Each year over 220,000 people attend to view performances, colors, traditional arts, and community diversity. The celebration coincides with the blooming of cherry blossoms and is free to the public. The Grand Parade takes place on the final Sunday and features taiko drummers, dancers, and decorative floats. The 58th Annual event is scheduled for April 11–12, 2026, 11 am to 5 pm. Parade route details for 2026 are not announced; the 2025 route ran from Civic Center Plaza to Japantown. Event details can change and should be confirmed with the event organizer.
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