Like popcorn, or rice balls, depending on your cultural culinary metaphorical taste.

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Models, photographers and assistants work hard at their photo session beneath the cherry blossoms.

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Travis Japan is a formidable 7-member dance and performance pop group from Tokyo - The National Cherry Blossom Festival signature Opening Ceremony event Warner Theatre 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington, D.C. USA March 25th 2023

*** PEAK BLOOM HAS ARRIVED***

The 🌸

#NationalCherryBlossomFestival 🌸 in #WashingtonDC #USA currently the #blossoms are in the sixth of six stages of blooming called #PeakBloom as of #March 23rd 2023

Next blooming stage is called #EnjoyTheBlossoms

#PeakBloom prediction was announced by #NationalParkService #NPS to be March 22 - 25, 2023

The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the #Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) blossoms are open.

Average peak bloom April 4th

#PeakBloom took place on

March 23rd 2023

March 21 2022

March 28 2021

March 20th 2020

April 1st 2019

April 5th 2018

March 25th 2017

March 25th 2016

April 10th 2015

April 10th 2014

April 9th 2013

March 20th 2012

March 29th 2011

March 31st 2010

April 1st 2009

March 26th 2008

April 1st 2007

March 30th 2006

April 9th 2005

March 31st 2004

March 15 1990 Earliest peak bloom ever

April 18 1958 Latest peak bloom ever

#BloomWatch

#CherryBlossomDC

#CherryBlossFest

#CherryBlossomFestival

#SpringBlossomsHere

#WelcomeSpring

#SpringItOn

#Japan

#Japanese

#JapaneseCulture

#JapaneseFestival

#Sakura

#Matsuri

#SakuraMatsuri

#Kyoto

#KyotoJapan

#WashingtonDC

#ThankYouJapan

Washington, D.C. formally the District of Columbia is the capital of the United States of America since July 16, 1790.

The state of Maryland donated land to create what is now known as Washington, D.C.

The stats of Virginia had also donated land which was returned to Virgina in 1846.

Washington, D.C. is not in a state but there is a movement for statehood which would have the name of the 51st state as New Columbia.

Washington, D.C. USA while US President Joe Biden was is in office.

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

Washington, DC 20500

President of the United States Joe Biden

Vice President Kamala Harris

#TheWhiteHouse

#WhiteHouse

#JoeBiden

#Biden

#KamalaHarris

#Kamala

#TheUnitedStatesOfAmerica

#UnitedStatesOfAmerica

#TheUnitedStates

#UnitedStates

#USA

Travis Japan is a formidable 7-member dance and performance pop group from Tokyo - The National Cherry Blossom Festival signature Opening Ceremony event Warner Theatre 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington, D.C. USA March 25th 2023

*** PEAK BLOOM HAS ARRIVED***

The 🌸

#NationalCherryBlossomFestival 🌸 in #WashingtonDC #USA currently the #blossoms are in the sixth of six stages of blooming called #PeakBloom as of #March 23rd 2023

Next blooming stage is called #EnjoyTheBlossoms

#PeakBloom prediction was announced by #NationalParkService #NPS to be March 22 - 25, 2023

The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the #Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) blossoms are open.

Average peak bloom April 4th

#PeakBloom took place on

March 23rd 2023

March 21 2022

March 28 2021

March 20th 2020

April 1st 2019

April 5th 2018

March 25th 2017

March 25th 2016

April 10th 2015

April 10th 2014

April 9th 2013

March 20th 2012

March 29th 2011

March 31st 2010

April 1st 2009

March 26th 2008

April 1st 2007

March 30th 2006

April 9th 2005

March 31st 2004

March 15 1990 Earliest peak bloom ever

April 18 1958 Latest peak bloom ever

#BloomWatch

#CherryBlossomDC

#CherryBlossFest

#CherryBlossomFestival

#SpringBlossomsHere

#WelcomeSpring

#SpringItOn

#Japan

#Japanese

#JapaneseCulture

#JapaneseFestival

#Sakura

#Matsuri

#SakuraMatsuri

#Kyoto

#KyotoJapan

#WashingtonDC

#ThankYouJapan

Washington, D.C. formally the District of Columbia is the capital of the United States of America since July 16, 1790.

The state of Maryland donated land to create what is now known as Washington, D.C.

The stats of Virginia had also donated land which was returned to Virgina in 1846.

Washington, D.C. is not in a state but there is a movement for statehood which would have the name of the 51st state as New Columbia.

Washington, D.C. USA while US President Joe Biden was is in office.

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

Washington, DC 20500

President of the United States Joe Biden

Vice President Kamala Harris

#TheWhiteHouse

#WhiteHouse

#JoeBiden

#Biden

#KamalaHarris

#Kamala

#TheUnitedStatesOfAmerica

#UnitedStatesOfAmerica

#TheUnitedStates

#UnitedStates

#USA

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Smithsonian American Art Museum SAAM Cherry Blossom Family Celebration Onoe Rye Dance traditional Japanese folk dances performance at The National Cherry Blossom Festival 8th and F streets NW (F Street Plaza in front of the museum) Washington, DC 20004 USA 2023

SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM

SAAM CHERRY BLOSSOM FAMILY CELEBRATION

Join SAAM for our annual celebration of spring and the blooming trees of DC. Enjoy a taiko drumming performance by Nen Daiko, traditional Japanese dance with Onoe Dance, and break out your best Japanese pop dance moves with Les the DJ. Craft your own cherry blossom tree to take home, make a koinobori kite to fly at the kite festival, or try your hand at an origami Sakura. Explore SAAM’s galleries with a scavenger hunt and enjoy festive treats from a special menu celebrating the cherry blossoms offered by the Courtyard Café.

Saturday, March 25, 2023

11:30 - 3 PM

WHERE

Smithsonian American Art Museum

8th and F streets NW (F Street Plaza in front of the museum)

Washington, DC 20004

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington, D.C. USA March 25th 2023

*** PEAK BLOOM HAS ARRIVED***

The 🌸

#NationalCherryBlossomFestival 🌸 in #WashingtonDC #USA currently the #blossoms are in the sixth of six stages of blooming called #PeakBloom as of #March 23rd 2023

Next blooming stage is called #EnjoyTheBlossoms

#PeakBloom prediction was announced by #NationalParkService #NPS to be March 22 - 25, 2023

The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the #Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) blossoms are open.

Average peak bloom April 4th

#PeakBloom took place on

March 23rd 2023

March 21 2022

March 28 2021

March 20th 2020

April 1st 2019

April 5th 2018

March 25th 2017

March 25th 2016

April 10th 2015

April 10th 2014

April 9th 2013

March 20th 2012

March 29th 2011

March 31st 2010

April 1st 2009

March 26th 2008

April 1st 2007

March 30th 2006

April 9th 2005

March 31st 2004

March 15 1990 Earliest peak bloom ever

April 18 1958 Latest peak bloom ever

#BloomWatch

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#CherryBlossomFestival

#SpringBlossomsHere

#WelcomeSpring

#SpringItOn

#Japan

#Japanese

#JapaneseCulture

#JapaneseFestival

#Sakura

#Matsuri

#SakuraMatsuri

#Kyoto

#KyotoJapan

#WashingtonDC

#ThankYouJapan

Washington, D.C. formally the District of Columbia is the capital of the United States of America since July 16, 1790.

The state of Maryland donated land to create what is now known as Washington, D.C.

The stats of Virginia had also donated land which was returned to Virgina in 1846.

Washington, D.C. is not in a state but there is a movement for statehood which would have the name of the 51st state as New Columbia.

Washington, D.C. USA while US President Joe Biden was is in office.

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

Washington, DC 20500

President of the United States Joe Biden

Vice President Kamala Harris

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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04/09/2021

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Smithsonian American Art Museum SAAM Cherry Blossom Family Celebration Onoe Rye Dance traditional Japanese folk dances performance at The National Cherry Blossom Festival 8th and F streets NW (F Street Plaza in front of the museum) Washington, DC 20004 USA 2023

SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM

SAAM CHERRY BLOSSOM FAMILY CELEBRATION

Join SAAM for our annual celebration of spring and the blooming trees of DC. Enjoy a taiko drumming performance by Nen Daiko, traditional Japanese dance with Onoe Dance, and break out your best Japanese pop dance moves with Les the DJ. Craft your own cherry blossom tree to take home, make a koinobori kite to fly at the kite festival, or try your hand at an origami Sakura. Explore SAAM’s galleries with a scavenger hunt and enjoy festive treats from a special menu celebrating the cherry blossoms offered by the Courtyard Café.

Saturday, March 25, 2023

11:30 - 3 PM

WHERE

Smithsonian American Art Museum

8th and F streets NW (F Street Plaza in front of the museum)

Washington, DC 20004

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington, D.C. USA March 25th 2023

*** PEAK BLOOM HAS ARRIVED***

The 🌸

#NationalCherryBlossomFestival 🌸 in #WashingtonDC #USA currently the #blossoms are in the sixth of six stages of blooming called #PeakBloom as of #March 23rd 2023

Next blooming stage is called #EnjoyTheBlossoms

#PeakBloom prediction was announced by #NationalParkService #NPS to be March 22 - 25, 2023

The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the #Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) blossoms are open.

Average peak bloom April 4th

#PeakBloom took place on

March 23rd 2023

March 21 2022

March 28 2021

March 20th 2020

April 1st 2019

April 5th 2018

March 25th 2017

March 25th 2016

April 10th 2015

April 10th 2014

April 9th 2013

March 20th 2012

March 29th 2011

March 31st 2010

April 1st 2009

March 26th 2008

April 1st 2007

March 30th 2006

April 9th 2005

March 31st 2004

March 15 1990 Earliest peak bloom ever

April 18 1958 Latest peak bloom ever

#BloomWatch

#CherryBlossomDC

#CherryBlossFest

#CherryBlossomFestival

#SpringBlossomsHere

#WelcomeSpring

#SpringItOn

#Japan

#Japanese

#JapaneseCulture

#JapaneseFestival

#Sakura

#Matsuri

#SakuraMatsuri

#Kyoto

#KyotoJapan

#WashingtonDC

#ThankYouJapan

Washington, D.C. formally the District of Columbia is the capital of the United States of America since July 16, 1790.

The state of Maryland donated land to create what is now known as Washington, D.C.

The stats of Virginia had also donated land which was returned to Virgina in 1846.

Washington, D.C. is not in a state but there is a movement for statehood which would have the name of the 51st state as New Columbia.

Washington, D.C. USA while US President Joe Biden was is in office.

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

Washington, DC 20500

President of the United States Joe Biden

Vice President Kamala Harris

#TheWhiteHouse

#WhiteHouse

#JoeBiden

#Biden

#KamalaHarris

#Kamala

#TheUnitedStatesOfAmerica

#UnitedStatesOfAmerica

#TheUnitedStates

#UnitedStates

#USA

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Jefferson Memorial, and a solitary runner, are reflected in the early morning light at the Tidal Basin.

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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04/09/2021

Megabus bus stop West 34th Street Hudson Yards NYC USA

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington, D.C. USA March 25th 2023

*** PEAK BLOOM HAS ARRIVED***

The 🌸

#NationalCherryBlossomFestival 🌸 in #WashingtonDC #USA currently the #blossoms are in the sixth of six stages of blooming called #PeakBloom as of #March 23rd 2023

Next blooming stage is called #EnjoyTheBlossoms

#PeakBloom prediction was announced by #NationalParkService #NPS to be March 22 - 25, 2023

The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the #Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) blossoms are open.

Average peak bloom April 4th

#PeakBloom took place on

March 23rd 2023

March 21 2022

March 28 2021

March 20th 2020

April 1st 2019

April 5th 2018

March 25th 2017

March 25th 2016

April 10th 2015

April 10th 2014

April 9th 2013

March 20th 2012

March 29th 2011

March 31st 2010

April 1st 2009

March 26th 2008

April 1st 2007

March 30th 2006

April 9th 2005

March 31st 2004

March 15 1990 Earliest peak bloom ever

April 18 1958 Latest peak bloom ever

#BloomWatch

#CherryBlossomDC

#CherryBlossFest

#CherryBlossomFestival

#SpringBlossomsHere

#WelcomeSpring

#SpringItOn

#Japan

#Japanese

#JapaneseCulture

#JapaneseFestival

#Sakura

#Matsuri

#SakuraMatsuri

#Kyoto

#KyotoJapan

#WashingtonDC

#ThankYouJapan

Washington, D.C. formally the District of Columbia is the capital of the United States of America since July 16, 1790.

The state of Maryland donated land to create what is now known as Washington, D.C.

The stats of Virginia had also donated land which was returned to Virgina in 1846.

Washington, D.C. is not in a state but there is a movement for statehood which would have the name of the 51st state as New Columbia.

Washington, D.C. USA while US President Joe Biden was is in office.

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

Washington, DC 20500

President of the United States Joe Biden

Vice President Kamala Harris

#TheWhiteHouse

#WhiteHouse

#JoeBiden

#Biden

#KamalaHarris

#Kamala

#TheUnitedStatesOfAmerica

#UnitedStatesOfAmerica

#TheUnitedStates

#UnitedStates

#USA

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey state, USA The United States of America country, North America continent

04/09/2021

Megabus from Washington, D.C, arriving in NYC USA

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington, D.C. USA March 25th 2023

*** PEAK BLOOM HAS ARRIVED***

The 🌸

#NationalCherryBlossomFestival 🌸 in #WashingtonDC #USA currently the #blossoms are in the sixth of six stages of blooming called #PeakBloom as of #March 23rd 2023

Next blooming stage is called #EnjoyTheBlossoms

#PeakBloom prediction was announced by #NationalParkService #NPS to be March 22 - 25, 2023

The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the #Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) blossoms are open.

Average peak bloom April 4th

#PeakBloom took place on

March 23rd 2023

March 21 2022

March 28 2021

March 20th 2020

April 1st 2019

April 5th 2018

March 25th 2017

March 25th 2016

April 10th 2015

April 10th 2014

April 9th 2013

March 20th 2012

March 29th 2011

March 31st 2010

April 1st 2009

March 26th 2008

April 1st 2007

March 30th 2006

April 9th 2005

March 31st 2004

March 15 1990 Earliest peak bloom ever

April 18 1958 Latest peak bloom ever

#BloomWatch

#CherryBlossomDC

#CherryBlossFest

#CherryBlossomFestival

#SpringBlossomsHere

#WelcomeSpring

#SpringItOn

#Japan

#Japanese

#JapaneseCulture

#JapaneseFestival

#Sakura

#Matsuri

#SakuraMatsuri

#Kyoto

#KyotoJapan

#WashingtonDC

#ThankYouJapan

Washington, D.C. formally the District of Columbia is the capital of the United States of America since July 16, 1790.

The state of Maryland donated land to create what is now known as Washington, D.C.

The stats of Virginia had also donated land which was returned to Virgina in 1846.

Washington, D.C. is not in a state but there is a movement for statehood which would have the name of the 51st state as New Columbia.

Washington, D.C. USA while US President Joe Biden was is in office.

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

Washington, DC 20500

President of the United States Joe Biden

Vice President Kamala Harris

#TheWhiteHouse

#WhiteHouse

#JoeBiden

#Biden

#KamalaHarris

#Kamala

#TheUnitedStatesOfAmerica

#UnitedStatesOfAmerica

#TheUnitedStates

#UnitedStates

#USA

Riding Megabus from The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. to NYC West 34th Street Hudson Yards New York City USA

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington, D.C. USA March 25th 2023

*** PEAK BLOOM HAS ARRIVED***

The 🌸

#NationalCherryBlossomFestival 🌸 in #WashingtonDC #USA currently the #blossoms are in the sixth of six stages of blooming called #PeakBloom as of #March 23rd 2023

Next blooming stage is called #EnjoyTheBlossoms

#PeakBloom prediction was announced by #NationalParkService #NPS to be March 22 - 25, 2023

The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the #Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) blossoms are open.

Average peak bloom April 4th

#PeakBloom took place on

March 23rd 2023

March 21 2022

March 28 2021

March 20th 2020

April 1st 2019

April 5th 2018

March 25th 2017

March 25th 2016

April 10th 2015

April 10th 2014

April 9th 2013

March 20th 2012

March 29th 2011

March 31st 2010

April 1st 2009

March 26th 2008

April 1st 2007

March 30th 2006

April 9th 2005

March 31st 2004

March 15 1990 Earliest peak bloom ever

April 18 1958 Latest peak bloom ever

#BloomWatch

#CherryBlossomDC

#CherryBlossFest

#CherryBlossomFestival

#SpringBlossomsHere

#WelcomeSpring

#SpringItOn

#Japan

#Japanese

#JapaneseCulture

#JapaneseFestival

#Sakura

#Matsuri

#SakuraMatsuri

#Kyoto

#KyotoJapan

#WashingtonDC

#ThankYouJapan

Washington, D.C. formally the District of Columbia is the capital of the United States of America since July 16, 1790.

The state of Maryland donated land to create what is now known as Washington, D.C.

The stats of Virginia had also donated land which was returned to Virgina in 1846.

Washington, D.C. is not in a state but there is a movement for statehood which would have the name of the 51st state as New Columbia.

Washington, D.C. USA while US President Joe Biden was is in office.

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest

Washington, DC 20500

President of the United States Joe Biden

Vice President Kamala Harris

#TheWhiteHouse

#WhiteHouse

#JoeBiden

#Biden

#KamalaHarris

#Kamala

#TheUnitedStatesOfAmerica

#UnitedStatesOfAmerica

#TheUnitedStates

#UnitedStates

#USA

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Photo

Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey state, USA The United States of America country, North America continent

04/09/2021

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max smartphone

Photo

Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey state, USA The United States of America country, North America continent

04/09/2021

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max smartphone

Photo

Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey state, USA The United States of America country, North America continent

04/09/2021

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

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New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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04/09/2021

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

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Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey state, USA The United States of America country, North America continent

04/09/2021

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia centerpiece event "Sakura Sunday" in Fairmount Park at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center area of the park.

The annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia is a spring celebration commemorating Japan’s 1926 gift of 1,600 flowering trees to the City of Philadelphia as a gesture of goodwill. The festival is a series of events spread over two months, with the centerpiece culture fair celebration “Sakura Sunday” taking place in Fairmount Park at the site of the historic cherry blossom tree plantings.

‪#‎CherryBlossomFestival‬ ‪#‎CherryBlossoms‬ ‪#‎CherryBlossom‬ ‪#‎SakuraMatsuri‬ ‪#‎Sakura‬ ‪#‎Matsuri‬ ‪#‎Japan‬ ‪#‎Japanese‬ ‪#‎pink‬ ‪#‎flower‬ ‪#‎flowers‬ ‪#‎spring‬ ‪#‎springtime‬ ‪#‎WelcomeSpring‬ ‪#‎Philly‬ ‪#‎Philadelphia‬ ‪#‎PeakBloom‬ ‪#‎FairmountPark‬ ‪#‎SubaruCherryBlossomFestivalofGreaterPhiladelphia‬ ‪#‎SubaruCherryBlossomFestival‬ ‪#‎Penn‬ ‪#‎Pennsylvania‬ ‪#‎SakuraSunday‬

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival "Bloomfest" in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

The event has grown in the past 40 years and at the 2016 Branch Brook Park had 5,000 cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami "flower viewing".

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train round trip from New York City $5.50

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $3.20

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $8.70

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Who would like to attend The #NationalCherryBlossomFestival #NCBF in #WashingtonDC this weekend #Saturday #March 25th 2017 for #peakbloom and #OpeningCeremonies #weekend expected weather is 76F taking round trip bus from #NYC leaving #NewYorkCity Saturday returning #Sunday night #WelcomeSpring drop an email if you would like to attend together or need more info #adventure #singleguy #single #date #dating #joy #fun #bus #bustrip #weekendgetaway

The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. USA

The 2017 event marks the 90th anniversary of the first festival and the 105th anniversary of Japan's tree gift

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring celebration in Washington, D.C. commemorating the March 27, 1912 gift of Japanese cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City Japan to the city of Washington

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is known as the Nation’s Greatest Springtime Celebration!

Images are from the first weekend on The National Cherry Blossom Festival

National Park Service NPS predicted peak bloom March 19th thru 22nd 2017

Photos were taken while the cherry blossom trees were in the sixth of six stages of blooming called Peak Bloom which happened on March 25th 2017

* Approximately half of the Yoshino blossoms were lost due to a late frost that occurred March 14-16, 2017

Puffy white and peak bloom are defined as when 70% of the surviving blossoms reach those stages

Average peak bloom date is April 4th

Extraordinary warm or cool temperatures have resulted in peak bloom as early as March 15 (1990) and as late as April 18 (1958)

Peak bloom dates occurred on:

2017 March 25th

2016 March 25th

2015 April 10th

2014 April 10th

2013 April 9th

2012 March 20th

2011 March 29th

2010 March 31st

2009 April 1st

2008 March 29th

2007 April 1st

2006 March 30th

2005 April 9th

2004 March 31st

2003 April 2nd

2002 April 2nd

2001 April 6th

2000 March 17th

1999 April 5th

1998 March 27th

1997 March 26th

1996 April 4th

1995 April 2nd

1994 April 5th

1993 April 11th

1992 April 5th

1991 March 29th

Origins of the cherry trees in DC:

Viscountess Chinda was the wife of the Japanese ambassador. She and Mrs. Taft planted the first two cherry trees at the Tidal Basin March 27th 1912

The ceremony of planting these trees grew into the National Cherry Blossom Festival

This special part of history is celebrated through many events and is also commemorated with a large, bronze plaque at the site of the first planting

Also of importance is Dr. David Fairchild, a prominent botanist who planted the first cherry trees in D.C.

WASHINGTON DC history

Washington, D.C. formally the District of Columbia is the capital of the United States of America since July 16, 1790

The state of Maryland donated land to create what is now known as Washington, D.C.

Virginia had also donated land which was returned to Virgina in 1846

Washington, D.C. is not in a state but there is a movement for statehood which would have the name of the 51st state as New Columbia

The United States of America declared independance from Great Britain in 1776

Video taken while Donald Trump was in office at The White House as President of The United States of America

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Japanese Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae said at a press conference on March 02, 2017 "I don't need to say, 'Make this cherry blossom festival great again,' because it's already great."

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Megabus from Washington, D.C, arriving in NYC USA West 34th Street

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington, D.C. USA March 25th 2023

*** PEAK BLOOM HAS ARRIVED***

The 🌸

#NationalCherryBlossomFestival 🌸 in #WashingtonDC #USA currently the #blossoms are in the sixth of six stages of blooming called #PeakBloom as of #March 23rd 2023

Next blooming stage is called #EnjoyTheBlossoms

#PeakBloom prediction was announced by #NationalParkService #NPS to be March 22 - 25, 2023

The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the #Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) blossoms are open.

Average peak bloom April 4th

#PeakBloom took place on

March 23rd 2023

March 21 2022

March 28 2021

March 20th 2020

April 1st 2019

April 5th 2018

March 25th 2017

March 25th 2016

April 10th 2015

April 10th 2014

April 9th 2013

March 20th 2012

March 29th 2011

March 31st 2010

April 1st 2009

March 26th 2008

April 1st 2007

March 30th 2006

April 9th 2005

March 31st 2004

March 15 1990 Earliest peak bloom ever

April 18 1958 Latest peak bloom ever

#BloomWatch

#CherryBlossomDC

#CherryBlossFest

#CherryBlossomFestival

#SpringBlossomsHere

#WelcomeSpring

#SpringItOn

#Japan

#Japanese

#JapaneseCulture

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

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New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

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Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey state, USA The United States of America country, North America continent

04/09/2021

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

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Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey state, USA The United States of America country, North America continent

04/09/2021

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey state, USA The United States of America country, North America continent

04/09/2021

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Photo

Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey state, USA The United States of America country, North America continent

04/09/2021

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

********************

New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

***************************

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Photo

Newark city, Essex County, New Jersey state, USA The United States of America country, North America continent

04/09/2021

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Book Park, Newark, New Jersey USA

Branch Brook Park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland as well as its spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival each April.

Bloomfest is the signature event of the festival

The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park has been running since April 22nd 1976

A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

The event has grown in the past years, with popular events such as Bloomfest and Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run - Branch Brook Park has 5,000 plus cherry blossom trees in 18 different varieties that flower in colors from snow white to vibrant pink.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a jam packed schedule of events that captures the beauty of the cherry tree, and embraces the Japanese tradition of hanami flower viewing

The main event is Bloomfest which is held on a Sunday afternoon at Branch Brook Park's Cherry Blossom Visitor’s Center. Inviting guests to enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children's activities, live music, a crafter's marketplace, food, and more.

Bloomfest

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2016

MAIN STAGE

11:00am - Brick City Jazz Orchestra

12:00pm - Welcome Ceremony

1:00pm - Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe

2:00pm - Sawai Koto Academy

3:00pm - Samurai Sword Soul

4:00pm - Newark School of the Arts Dance Workshop

CULTURAL TRADITIONS TENT

11:00am - How to Make and Use a Durama Good Luck Doll

11:30am - Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration

1:00pm - Japanese Classical Dancers from Sachiya Ito & Co.

1:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

2:00pm - Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Madam Nobuko Novak

3:30pm - Sushi Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

4:00pm - How to Wear a Kimono Demonstration with Hideyo Yamada

PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE

11:00am - Island Music Steel Drums

3:00pm - Big Jersey Crooners

Address:

Cherry Blossom Welcome Center

Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104

(973) 621-2542

Very affordable to visit from NYC:

Path train from New York City $2.75 each way

or

NJ Transit Train from NYC Penn Station $5.25 each way

Light Rail Train round trip ticket $1.60 each way

Bloomfest! admission FREE

Total = $13.70

Or

Total = $8.70 when taking the Path train option

Newark is just 13 miles from NYC and is easy to get to without a car

1, Take the path train from Penn Station to Journal Square ($2.75 ticket one way)

2. Switch trains to path to Newark (no additional fee)

3. At Newark transfer to the Newark Light Rail ($1.60 one way ticket) and get off at the Branch Brook Park stop which lets you off right in the park for an afternoon of free spring activities.

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New Jersey 2021

Governor of New Jersey Philip Dunton Murphy Democrat

Mayor of the City of Newark Ras J. Baraka Democrat

County Executive of Essex County, New Jersey Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. Democrat

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