There’s a Japanese twin city in Ontario hosting a free cherry blossom festival

There’s a Japanese twin city in Ontario hosting a free cherry blossom festival

The free Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival is taking place in Burlington, Ontario, this weekend on Saturday, May 10.

A sakura festival is coming to Ontario and it’s inspired by a sister city in Japan

The annual Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival in Burlington returns this May with traditional drumming, dance, martial arts demonstrations and of course, stunning blooms. The event coincides with the 36th anniversary of the city’s twinning agreement with Itabashi, Japan. Hosted by the Burlington Mundialization Committee, the free event will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Festivities will be held at the Burlington Perform…