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The ultimate guide to the annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival

Highlights include concerts, Sakura Days, picnic, Spring Lights and Bike the Blossoms
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It is that time of the year — the annual cherry blossom festival. With gorgeous pink and white Sakura flowers blooming in the city, the 12th annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival begins today.

Here is an ultimate guide to this year’s events:

Vancouver Sings One Song

Massed choir event with Sakura inspired celebrations in song

When: Tuesday, April 3, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Where: Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard St

 

Cherry Jam Downtown Concert

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When: April 5, 12 to 1:30pm
Where: Burrard Skytrain station indoor concourse, 635 Burrard St.

 

Sakura Days Japan Fair

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When: April 14 and 15

Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden

 

The Big Picnic

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When: Saturday, April 14, 12 to 3 p.m.

Where: Queen Elizabeth Park

 

Spring Lights Illumination

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When: Park Saturday, April 14, 8 to 10 p.m.

Where: Queen Elizabeth Park

 

Sakura Nights Gala fundraiser

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Featuring seven of Vancouver’s top chefs

When: Sunday, April 22, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Where: Stanley Park Pavilion (610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver)
Tickets: Purchase online for $160.

 

Bike the Blossoms

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City bike tour along cherry tree-lined streets

When: Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: South side of John Hendry Park (Trout Lake), 3300 Victoria Drive (@ E 19th Ave., close to Marshall St.)

 

Tree Talks and Walks

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April 5, Thursday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

April 8, Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon

April 14 and 15, begin hourly from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

April 15, Sunday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

April 22, Sunday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: multiple locations, click here for more information

 

BC Blossom Photo Watch

Hashtag #TELUSPureFibre and #vancherryblossomfest to share your cherry blossom pictures on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

When: April 3 to 29

 

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