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Cherry Blossom Celebration (Hanami Sakura) at Jackson (Andrew) Park in Chicago

May 01, 2022 - May 01, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Photo credit: Cherry Blossoms in Jackson Park/Chicago Park District

Location

6401 S. Stony Island

Chicago, IL 60637

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Description

Join the Chicago Park District and their cultural partners for a celebration of Hanami and Japanese culture. There will be performances by SHUBUKAI and TSUKASA TAIKO, plus haiku and origami with the JAPANESE CULTURE CENTER. Festivities will take place in Garden of the Phoenix on the Wooded Island in Jackson Park.

Event cost: Free

Event time: noon-3 p.m. May 1, 2022

Additional Information

Website: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/cherry-blossom-celebration-hanami-sakura-jackson-park

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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