Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/04/2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Carmel Civic Square
Categories No Categories
WHAT: City of Carmel Cherry Blossom Festival
WHEN: Sunday, May 4, 2025, 1 – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Japanese Garden, Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square
WHO: Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam; Kawachinagano Mayor Shuhei Nishino; Carmel Sister Cities, Inc.; Kawachinagano International Friendship Association; Japan American Society of Indiana; Japanese garden architect Hoichi “HK” Kurisu; Carmel City Councilor Matt Snyder
DETAILS: The City of Carmel will host its first-ever Cherry Blossom Festival on Sunday, May 4 at 1 p.m. The festival will be held at the Japanese Garden on the grounds of Carmel City Hall in partnership with Carmel Sister Cities, Inc,. offering a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture while recognizing Carmel’s sister city relationship with Kawachinagano, Japan.
This event is free and open to the public; festival attendees will have the chance to experience activities for all ages including traditional Japanese arts such as calligraphy, kimono try-ons, origami, traditional drumming and more. Guests will also enjoy an assortment of authentic Japanese cuisine from a variety of local food vendors.
Free parking is available in the following locations:
Civic Square Garage, 50 Red Truck Rd.
Veterans Way Garage at Carmel City Center, 100 City Center Dr.
The Center Public Parking at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts,
819 3rd Ave. SW
Proscenium Garage, 1225 Veterans Way
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