The
2020 Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19
pandemic.
The
7th annual event was set to take place from April 29- May 3 in the Japanese
Garden in Delaware Park.
The
festival was set to kick-off with a kimono fashion show at the Buffalo History
Museum on April 29 with a focus on Japanese culture.
Lockhouse
Distillery & Bar, 41 Columbia St., was set to hold the festival’s fundraiser
on April 30. The fundraiser was set to include an open bar
featuring cherry blossom gin cocktails and food from local Japanese restaurants.
Bites
for Blossoms, a restaurant week dedicated to the festival, was set to have each
restaurant incorporate a special dish that fits the theme of cherry
blossoms.
The
festival plans to organize a digital blooming so the public can experience the
event. This online event is scheduled to
start on May 2.
“Please stay tuned for information regarding Buffalo Cherry
Blossoms Reimagined,” the event’s Facebook page says, “which will feature an all virtual lineup of content that
will allow the community to experience Buffalo’s blossoms and a pop of
springtime from the safety of your home.” By Patrick Miklinski
