Cherry Blossom Festival

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1947 Lawrence St
Denver, CO 80202

The Cherry Blossom Festival, also known as Sakura Matsuri, is a vibrant annual celebration in Denver, CO, dedicated to showcasing Japanese heritage and culture. This festival features live entertainment, a variety of food and drinks, a marketplace, and engaging exhibits and demonstrations that immerse attendees in the rich traditions of Japan.

Co-presented by the Sakura Foundation and the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple, the festival relies on support from volunteers, sponsors, performers, and community members to continue bringing the beauty of Japanese culture to Sakura Square. The festival represents a culmination of efforts to foster community and celebrate diversity through shared cultural experiences.

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Zen T.
6/23/2018

I think the festival has definitely grown over the years. I expected it to be a much smaller scale due to the reviews and was blown away when I got there. It's still midsize but definitely not...

Kimberlee M.
5/3/2025

It's sad to see this Denver tradition go so downhill. The festival used to be one of my favorites but now has become a hot mess. Crowd control is non-existent and the food is sadly commercially...

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Apple S.
6/29/2022

This festival has so much success that it is too crowded and your stuck in a mass. I had to pick up my dog and work my way out as it was too packed and you couldn't move. Lots of fun vendors and...

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Christian B.
6/26/2022

I love to learn about different cultures, and the Cherry Blossom Festival is just that. There were opportunities to experience Japanese food, and watch cultural examples of dancing, singing and I...

Armando M.
6/22/2024

No real cherry blossoms. Festival lacked quality and variety of street vendors. Food was expensive and mediocre at best. Entertainment was not on schedule or very entertaining. Shame.

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