Events
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Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival
- Join Central Ohio to celebrate the spectacular blossoms of more than 100 cherry trees in Franklin Park, Columbus, OH
- (Inspired by the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC.) SAVE THE DATE!!!!
- Main Celebration (IVO) - Saturday, April 13, 2024, 11 am – 6 pm
- Franklin Park grounds & Adventure Center, 1755 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43203
- Program for 2024 TBA ********************************* PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS from April 2023: Honorary Chairs: Former Ohio Governor Bob Taft & Mrs. Hope Taft
- Master of Ceremonies: Angela An, WBNS 10TV Call of Japanese Drums Taiko Workshop, Flag Raising and Welcome Ceremony
- Cultural displays, entertainment, interactive activities
- Bridges to Peace
- Peace Garden Closing Celebration
- ENTERTAINMENT: Taiko, Koto, Soran Bushi, Awaodori, Okinawan Drum Dance, games & more
- CULTURAL DISPLAY/EXHIBITS: Ikebana, Bonsai, origami, anime, Hina dolls, Japanese toys, calligraphy, kite-making. kimonos, Wishing Tree & more
- FOOD TRUCKS: Japanese cuisine and others Free admission
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*Past Citywide Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival 2023 Events
*Tree Planting, Bexley
*Community Day@Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., Columbus 43202
*Cherry Blossom Festival, Upper Arlington Mallway, 5pm - a community and schools event. see flyer*Annual Spring Festival, 1-5 pm@Ohio Union, The Ohio State University, 1739 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210. see flyer
*HANAMI “flower viewing” in Franklin Park- sunrise to sunset. Bring a picnic and enjoy!
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Peace Garden Clean Up
October 3, 2023 Franklin Park , 10 am - 12 pm
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
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