The first Spirit of Cherry Blossom Celebration at Garry Point Park welcomed the beginning of spring and provided the citizens of Richmond and visitors an amazing opportunity to enjoy the beautiful outdoor splendor of a grove of 255 Akebono cherry trees in full bloom. How could you not be mesmerized by such fragile and pure beauty of the cherry blossom in the spring.

The celebration introduced the community to the experience of an authentic celebration of cherry blossoms in Japan. Attendees enjoyed a Taiko group performance, dancers, craft displays, demonstrations, vendors which are associated with cherry blossoms as well as some gifts..