Virtual Cherry Blossom Festival

Virtual Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival

Thank you to everyone who took part in the 2021 Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival.

Check back here in June 2022 for next year's details.

What is the Cherry Blossom Festival?
This festival celebrates the arrival of spring and blooming of the cherry blossoms. In Japan, cherry blossoms are known as sakura, which are a special flower to the people and that country. The cherry blossom signifies a time of renewal and the cycle of life. Two weeks after the peak of the cherry blossom’s bloom, the petals begin to fall. 

The cherry blossom celebration includes picnics under the cherry trees with food and drinks shared with friends and family. This tradition - known as hanami - translates to “watching blossoms,” and can be traced back hundreds of years.

Cherry Trees in Richmond
Did you know these beautiful trees can also be found elsewhere throughout the City, both in City parks and along Richmond’s streetscapes? To learn more about where to find Cherry trees in Richmond, visit our story map:

Discover the Cherry Trees in Richmond