Washington DC is having their Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, April 12th, and the Maryland Dojo will be doing a demonstration of Naginata and Kendo at the martial arts stage. 

They are looking for volunteers to perform rhythm Naginata or Zen Nihon Kata. Positions are first come first serve, so please let me or Yuri know as soon as possible!

Please Contact me or @Yuri Maeda if you would like to participate. Please let her know by April 4th at the latest!

Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025

Performing Time: 12:00pm - 12:45pm 

Meeting Time: 11am 

Place: Martial Arts Stage –The stage is 24 feet wide x 24 feet deep & covered 

Location: Pennsylvania Ave & 6th St NW 

Admission: $10-15 / Performers are free

Sakura Matsuri Street Festival (Who We Are - Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival)

2025 Map - Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival

The National Cherry Blossom Festival will start March 20 to April 13.  During this period, numerous events will be held and the highlights of the event are the parade which will be held on Saturday, April 12 and the Sakura Matsuri Street Festival held on both Sat. & Sun. April 12 & 13.  Sakura Matsuri Street Festival will be held on Pennsylvania Ave between 3rd to 7th Streets NW and attracts 40k people.