Cherry trees and graffiti blossoming together at Branch Brook Park / Newark NJ
April 24th, 2016 by Mr. C
(Traditional Japanese dance being performed)
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April always signifies a whole month long of celebration with the Cherry Blossom Festival at Branch Brook Park in Essex County, NJ. It started on April 9th with the bike race and then continued on with the 10K run, 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, family day, and then the grand finale – this year it was the 40th anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Bloomfest! Today, the schedule of events included Japanese cultural demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, a crafter’s marketplace, food, and yes – we always throw in street art because that is nearby the grounds of the park, too! The cherry blossoms already went past its peak bloom, but it was still purdy’ regardless! Follow along with the photos to get a glimpse of what went down at Bloomfest!
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(Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe)
(Traditional dancers on the loose at the festival)
(Japanese sushi making demonstration)
(sawai koto academy)
(magician)
(unicorn on the run)
(Jann Carden discusses her preserved Penjing & Bonsai creations)
(Ikebana Flower Arrangements)
(Brick City Jazz Orchestra – 20 piece ensemble from grades 9-12 / NJPAC Center for Arts & Education)
(hula performances)
(Involve the crowd!)
(Bocce Ball players from around the way taking a break)
(Blackbird Gallery Cherry Blossom Painting Demonstration)
(Let’s see if the class can duplicate the Cherry Blossom painting)
(Petting zoo for the kids)
(The Graffiti lounge!)
(Weapons of construction!)
Tags: bloomfest, branch brook park, cherry blossom festival, graffiti, nature, new jersey, newark
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