It is that time of the year — the annual cherry blossom festival. With gorgeous pink and white Sakura flowers blooming in the city, the 12th annual Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Cherry Blossom Festival begins today.
Here is an ultimate guide to this year’s events:
Massed choir event with Sakura inspired celebrations in song
When: Tuesday, April 3, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard St
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When: April 5, 12 to 1:30pm
Where: Burrard Skytrain station indoor concourse, 635 Burrard St.
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When: April 14 and 15
Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden
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When: Saturday, April 14, 12 to 3 p.m.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Park
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When: Park Saturday, April 14, 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Park
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Featuring seven of Vancouver’s top chefs
When: Sunday, April 22, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where:ÌýStanley Park Pavilion (610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver)
Tickets:Ìýfor $160.
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City bike tour along cherry tree-lined streets
When: Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: South side of John Hendry Park (Trout Lake), 3300 Victoria Drive (@ E 19th Ave., close to Marshall St.)
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April 5, Thursday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
April 8, Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon
April 14 and 15, begin hourly fromÌý11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
April 15,ÌýSunday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
April 22, Sunday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: multiple locations, for more information
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Hashtag #TELUSPureFibre and #vancherryblossomfest to share your cherry blossom pictures on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
When: April 3 to 29
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