Celebrate spring’s gift of blooming pink blossoms at the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival. The annual Japanese cultural festival takes over downtown’s Public Square Park on Saturday, April 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What to expect
In addition to music and dance performances, cultural and martial arts demonstrations, a marketplace, and children’s activities, make note of the following events:
- Cherry Blossom Walk | The 2.5-mile course begins and ends at Public Square Park; arrive by 9:30 a.m.
- Pups in Pink Parade | The parade departs the Proverbs 12:10 tent at 9:30 a.m. prior to the best-dressed contest at the Union Street Stage.
- Lecture Series | Presented by the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
Bookmark the festival map for a detailed view of activities and vendors.
Where to park
Parking is available at the underground Metro Courthouse Garage (101 James Robertson Pkwy.) for $15, Nissan Stadium (Lots E and F) for $12, and other nearby spots. Walk Bike Nashville is providing free bike valet parking + a dockless scooter parking zone at the corner of Union Street and 3rd Avenue North.
