Cherry blossom season is almost here, and one of Philly\u2019s biggest spring events is right behind it.<\/p>\n
The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia returns Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, at Fairmount Park. Events run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Horticulture Center and Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center.<\/p>\n
The two-day festival is built around the city\u2019s cherry trees coming into bloom, with food, live performances and cultural activities spread across an expanded footprint this year.<\/p>\n
Programming will run on multiple stages, including a new area behind the Horticulture Center with a food court and beer garden. Live music and traditional Japanese performances are scheduled throughout the weekend, along with a cosplay fashion show on Saturday and a Japanese alternative fashion show on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Some of the more Philly-specific moments include a performance by the Golden Crown New Year\u2019s Mummers Brigade and a \u201cPrettiest in Pink\u201d pet parade on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Other activities range from tea ceremonies, calligraphy and ikebana demonstrations to karaoke, origami and storytelling. There will also be a vendor market, artist alley and a food lineup focused on Japanese and Asian cuisine.<\/p>\n
The festival drew more than 25,000 people in 2025, and this year\u2019s layout has been expanded to handle the crowds.<\/p>\n
General admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Children under 12 get in free.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Parking will be available for $10 per vehicle at the Mann Center. The event is family-friendly, dog-friendly and will take place rain or shine.\u00a0<\/p>\n