You don’t have to travel to DC or Japan to get your cherry blossom fix. Torrance hosts a beloved Torrance Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival every year. Guests are invited to picnic under the cherry blossoms, enjoy live performances, unique crafts and take magical spring photos. The family-friendly event is free to attend, and food will be available to purchase.
In Japan, cherry blossom, or sakura, are a symbol of hope, virtue, and new beginnings. You can celebrate spring and new beginnings at the 13th Annual Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival in Torrance, CA on Sunday, March 29th from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm at Columbia Park (4045 190th St. Torrance 90504). The stunning cherry blossom trees at Columbia Park were donated by Soka Gakkai International, the Buddhist Association for Peace, Culture, and Education.
The event is part of the vibrant Japanese cultural scene in Torrance. For over fifty years, Torrance has had a sister-city relationship with Kashiwa, Japan and boasts some of the best Japanese food and ramen in Southern California. See the official Ramen Trail here.
Those wanting to make a vacation out of it can find fantastic deals and comfortable accommodations at Courtyard Los Angeles, Ramada Torrance Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance – South Bay or Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach.
