Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival

The Sakura Matsuri—Japanese Street Festival, the largest one-day celebration of Japanese culture in the U.S., returns to the streets of D.C., this time in a coveted downtown location! Held the same day as the Parade, this rain-or-shine event brings vibrant performances to four stages showcasing 30 cumulative hours of programming.

The daylong cultural celebration, presented by the Japan-America Society of Washington DC, welcomes more than 80 cultural groups, arts vendors and food booths to our celebration.