Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia

Admire the fragile pink blossoms of 1,000 cherry trees; participate in origami-making and sushi-making classes; enjoy martial arts performances--all at the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia this Spring.

The centuries-old tradition of Sakura Matsuri, or Cherry Blossom Festival, takes place throughout Philadelphia with events that include ceremonial drumming, a traditional tea ceremony, dancing, live music, a fashion show and more. The Festival continues a legacy established in 1926 when the Japanese government donated cherry trees to Philadelphia in honor of the Sesquicentennial of American Independence. Admission to most events are free!

Sakura Sunday concludes the festival, a day-long celebration of Japanese culture and cherry blossoms held at Philadelphia’s Horticulture Center in West Fairmount Park (near Montgomery Drive and Belmont Avenue). The Sakura Sunday festival features live music and dance performances, martial arts, tea ceremony demonstrations, a fashion show, cosplay showcase, sushi making contest, pet parade and more. Tickets are $15 per person and are free to children 12 years old and under, and include both festival admission and a free timed tour of the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden.