Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 San Francisco Schedule. Japantown hosts san francisco's cherry blossom festival every spring. The grand parade on april 21, featuring taiko drummers, dancers, and decorative floats.

The festival celebrates asian traditions and stunning cherry blossoms. The 2024 northern california cherry blossom festival’s grand parade will take place on sunday, april 21st and officially starts behind the san francisco civic center at the corner of polk and mcallister streets.