Cherry Blossom Festival (Monterey Park)

Step right up to the bloomiest event of the season at the 26th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Monterey Park. This spectacular springtime celebration transforms Barnes Park into an immersive oasis of Japanese and Japanese American culture, totally free of charge. Attendees can feast their eyes on traditional Japanese dancing, dynamic martial arts exhibitions, and intricate origami and tea ceremony demonstrations. With resounding taiko drum performances setting the rhythm of the day, guests can explore unique handmade crafts, an interactive Kids Zone, and a mouth-watering array of Asian-flair foods including chicken teriyaki and famous mochi. From the revved-up Itasha auto exhibition to lively J-pop idol activities and DJ sets, it is an action-packed cultural showcase perfect for the whole family.