Vancouver's magical Cherry Blossom Festival returns bigger than ever this spring
Get your cameras ready because the colourful Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF) is returning this spring and it will be blooming bigger than ever.
The festival is one of the city’s most beloved yearly events, with a huge lineup of events to discover from March 26 to April 28.
VCBF is a celebration of the city’s gorgeous pink cherry trees, and the 19th annual event will see the debut of the brand-new signature event, Blossom Block Party.
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The free Blossom Block Party on April 5 was created in partnership with Public Disco and will bring lively music and DJs together for a Downtown Vancouver dance party at Bentall Centre Courtyard.
“We are so excited for the biggest Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival the city has seen to date,” said Andrea Arnot, VCBF executive director, in a release. “After having welcomed over 75,000 attendees during our 2024 festival season, we are delighted to be able to bring even more events to celebrate not just Vancouverâs iconic cherry blossoms, but also our community and lively neighbourhoods.
“We are particularly excited by the addition of a brand-new signature event, the Blossom Block Party, developed with our friends at Public Disco, and hope to see the same excitement as we do for our other long-standing events.”
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
The popular Blossoms After Dark takeover of David Lam Park returns bigger than ever from March 28 to 30. Discover the wonder of cherry blossoms in the evening as the event will illuminate the entire perimeter of the Yaletown park.
Guests will enjoy added light art installations, a licensed lounge with a stage where you can try specially crafted cherry blossom cocktails, and roaming performers.
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
VCBF’s signature event The Big Picnic at David Lam returns on March 29 to honour the parkâs namesake and his donation of the 100 Akebono cherry trees that grow there. Everyone is welcome to this communal picnic, so pack your blankets, chairs, baskets, and food to enjoy under the magical canopy of blossoms.
Sakura Days Japan Fair is on April 12 and 13 at Vancouverâs VanDusen Botanical Garden. Thousands of guests are expected at the popular event that features live performances, food trucks, sake tastings, and all things Japanese culture.
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Cherry blossom fans will also want to save room in their calendars for Tree Talks and Walks, Haiku Invitational, Bike the Blossoms, workshops, and more. Many of the events are free and open to all ages.
The organizers even put together a handy map to help everyone learn more about the beautiful cherry blossoms, and you can even input your location if your neighbourhood boasts some serious stunners.
Take a magical tour of Vancouver’s cherry blossoms with an interactive map.
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival 2025
When:Â March 26 to April 28, 2025
Time: Various times
Where:Â Various locations around Metro Vancouver