The annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival starts today with the kick-off event the Cherry Jam. The festival celebrates the seasonal treasure that lightens the streets every spring. The City of Vancouver has well over 40,000 cherry blossom trees (check out the cherry blossom map) many of which have blossomed, a sure sign that spring has arrived. You the reader can also submit your cherry blossom haiku and even create your own cherry blossom origami.
Notable Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Events
Cherry Jam
When: Thursday, April 5, 2012
- 11:00am – 12:00pm: Tojo kicks off Culinary Demonstrations
- 11:00am – 2:00pm: SakuraB bento box lunch pick-up
- 11:30am – 12:00pm (Upper Canopy): Free Umbrella Dance Lessons
- 12:00pm – 1:30pm: Concert
Where: Burrard SkyTrain Station, downtown Vancouver
Cherry Blossom Umbrella Dance Flash Mob
When: April 14, 2 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Art Gallery lawn, Georgia and Howe
Tickets: Participation costs $12 and tickets must be bought in advance from vcbf.ca
Sakura Days Japan Fair
When: April 7 and 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden
Entrance Fee:
Adult (19-64)………………………………………$10.00
Senior (65+)…………………………………………$8.00
Child (3-12)…………………………………………..$6.50
Youth (13-18)……………………………………….$8.00
Family (2 adults & 2 kids under 19)………….$24.00
VanDusen Garden Members………………………..Free
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