NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival returns to the front lawn of the Metro Courthouse on Saturday, April 9th from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Festival is a family-friendly, admission-free celebration of spring and Japanese culture, beginning with the Cherry Blossom Walk, hosted by Sister Cities of Nashville, at 9:30 a.m.
Kaminari Taiko of Houston will open the festival. Throughout the day, the Main Stage will feature Japanese music and dance performances, a Cosplay Contest, and the rock band Kazha. A more intimate stage on the lawn, the Union Street Stage, will showcase martial arts demonstrations and the Pups in Pink Parade, benefitting the Nashville Humane Association.
Festival-goers can also enjoy a “Taste of Japan” from the offerings of Japanese food vendors and some of Nashville’s favorite food trucks with special menus designed just for the festival; shopping at the “Ginza Marketplace” and “Artist Avenue”; sumo-suit matches; a variety of children’s and anime activities in the “J-Funland” area; and in the “Arts & Culture” area, and the cultural lecture series.
For more information on what else is in store, please visit www.nashvillecherryblossomfestival.org.
