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47th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival (A Celebration of Japanese-American Culture: Japanese Foods, Taiko, Dancing...) Sakura Square - Denver, CO

Community Event
In Person
Sakura Square Plaza
Sakura Square Plaza, 19th St Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Date: June 22, 2019 – June 23, 2019


The 47th Annual Cherry Blossom Fesitval is taking place at the Sakura Square in downtown Denver, CO. This annual festival, that started in 1972, occurs at the end of June and is co-presented by the Denver Tri-State Buddhist Temple and Sakura Foundation. Through this festival, the Japanese and Japanese American cultures are highlighted through music, dance, informative exhibits, arts and crafts, demonstations, and food. 

At the Cherry Blossom Festival, there is a Kid's Craft Area where kids can make Japanese crafts. There will be free demonstations, exhibits, entertainment, and delicious food and Japesenese goods for purchase! This is a family friendly event and admission is FREE! 

Saturday, June 22nd hours: 11:00am-6:00pm

Sunday, June 23rd hours: 11:00am-4:00pm


cherry blossom festivals cherry blossoms Denver festivals matsuri Sakura Foundation Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temples

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