The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Festival brings color and cheer to the streets of San Francisco and Japantown! This year's festival takes place April 11-12 and 18-19, 2026. The Grand Parade will occur on the final Sunday of the Festival, April 19. A lively procession of taiko drummers, dancers, and decorative floats will celebrate the Festival and the Japanese traditions that thrive here in Northern California.
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Take Golden Gate Ferry or Golden Gate Transit!
From the Ferry Building catch Muni 38 or 2.
Take Route 101 to Salesforce Transit Center, then connect to Muni 38 at Geary & Van Ness.
Take Route 150 to Lombard & Fillmore, then connect to Muni 22.
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