Cherry Blossom Festival Southern Califronia
Los Angeles, California, USA
Early AprilDescription
2 day festival celebrating spring through cherry blossoms as well as the Japanese and diverse Japanese American cultures through large Kids Krafts area, Cultural Storytelling, Hawaiian Village, Japanese Village, Cultural Pavilion, Food Court, Crafters and Vendors, Runway Fashion Show featuring the designs of Sue Wong, Citron and Jimmy Au's for Men 5'8" and Under, Kimono Fashion Show, Teachers Making a Difference, Community Treasures and Senator Daniel Inouye Cherry Blossom Leadership Awards. Over 100 vendors and crafters participate. 2008 GRAND HONORARY CHAIRS Kazuo Kodama, Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles; Daniel K. Inouye; United States Senator, Hawaii; Jan Perry Councilwoman, 9th District City of Los Angeles 2008 HONORARY CHAIRS Gilbert Cedillo California State Senator, 22nd District; John Chiang California State Controller; Judy Chu, Ph.D. Vice Chair, California State Board of Equalization, 4th District; Carolyn Crayton, CFE Founder, Macon Georgia International Cherry Blossom Festival President & CEO Emeritus; Dianne Feinstein United States Senator, California; Huell Howser Host of KCET "California's Gold"; Gloria Molina Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 1st District; Fabian Nunez Speaker of the House, State Assembly, 46th District; Lucille Roybal-Allard United States Congresswoman, 34th District; Dr. Gordon & Joanne Sasaki Japanese American Medical Association; Antonio Villaraigosa Mayor, City of Los Angeles; Clarence Wong Proprietor, Japon Bistro
Performers
Performers include Taiko, Runway Fashion Show, Bands, Kimono Fashion Show Japanese Dancers, non-stop marital arts performances (13 on Sat) (11 on Sun) at the marital arts arena; non-stop hawaiian dance, ukelele and hawaiian performances at the hawaiian village; cultural
Venue
Streets of Little Tokyo District in downtown Los Angeles
Directions
Website has detailed driving from various locations
Times
Sat, 10:30 am - 6:30 pm Sun, 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Admission & Parking
Free Admission
Parking $4.00 - $6.00
Website
http://www.pasadenacherryblossom.org
Infophone
626--683-8243
Email
wowproductions2@earthlink.net