KOHO VIP

Cherry Blossom Parade Viewing

Sun April 19, 2026

Noon-4p

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 - Noon-4p

KOHO Creative Hub - Japan Center East Mall - 1675 Post St, 2nd Floor, Japantown (above Daiso)

YOUR INVITED:

KOHO has come a long way, and your support—through championing our work, volunteering, and being part of our community—means so much to us.

With immense gratitude, we wish to invite you to KOHO’s VIP viewing party for the 59th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Parade in SF Japantown on Sunday, April 19th from Noon - 4pm at the KOHO Creative Hub.

The viewing area will be open from 12:00 - 4:00 PM, with the parade beginning at Civic Center at 1:00 PM and arriving in Japantown around 1:30 PM. Guests will enjoy comfortable indoor viewing with light refreshments in an intimate setting.

RSVP (required to attend) before Fri 4/17 at 8pm

Space is limited to 30 VIP Tickets

Each ticket-holder may bring a one additional guest

Entry is limited to RSVP Guests only

For questions, contact hello@kohosf.org.

Donations are welcome but not necessary.

Getting Here:

Public Transit / Muni Lines 38, 22, 2, 3 are the best!

Ride Share - Drop off at the Kabuki Hotel is the closest point to us

Parking - Japan Center Garage or Rosa Parks Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program at Elementary School (O’Farrell near Webster) may have paid parking available. Early Arrival to the festival is highly recommended.

2026 KOHO VIP Cherry Blossom Festival Private Parade Day Viewing
from $0.00

Joun us for KOHO’s VIP Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Parade viewing party for invited guests, located along the parade route just before the Peace Plaza intersection in San Francisco’s Japantown. The viewing area open at 12:00 PM, with the parade beginning at Civic Center at 1:00 PM and arriving in Japantown around 1:30 PM. Guests will enjoy comfortable indoor viewing with light refreshments in an intimate setting. Please note that parking is limited on parade day, so early arrival is recommended. RSVP is required by Friday 4/17 end-of-day to reserve a seat, as space is limited to only 30 reservations.

PARADE GRAND MARSHAL

Atsuko Okatsuka

PARADE COMMUNITY MARSHALS

Steve Nakajo

PARADE COMMUNITY MARSHALS

PJ and Roy Hirabayashi

2026 KOHO VIP Cherry Blossom Festival Private Parade Day Viewing
from $0.00

Joun us for KOHO’s VIP Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Parade viewing party for invited guests, located along the parade route just before the Peace Plaza intersection in San Francisco’s Japantown. The viewing area open at 12:00 PM, with the parade beginning at Civic Center at 1:00 PM and arriving in Japantown around 1:30 PM. Guests will enjoy comfortable indoor viewing with light refreshments in an intimate setting. Please note that parking is limited on parade day, so early arrival is recommended. RSVP is required by Friday 4/17 end-of-day to reserve a seat, as space is limited to only 30 reservations.