The Big Picnic 2025 – A Celebration of Cherry Blossoms & Community 🌸

📅 Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: David Lam Park, Vancouver
🎟 Admission: FREE outdoor event, no ticket required
🔗 Event Link: The Big Picnic – Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival

Experience the magic of cherry blossoms in full bloom at The Big Picnic! This annual event celebrates the legacy of the Honorable Dr. David Lam’s cherry tree donation and embraces the spirit of community, friendship, and hanami (cherry blossom viewing).

🌸 What to Expect:

• 🎶 Live Music & Performances on the Cherry Jam Stage

• 🎨 Interactive Arts & Cultural Workshops

• 🍡 Food Vendors with Japanese & Local Delicacies

• 🛍 Community Booths & Local Artisan Market

• 🍱 Blossom Bento by Minami (Pre-Order Required)

🌿 Picnic Under the Blossoms!
Dress up for the occasion, bring a picnic blanket, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with family and friends. Capture the perfect hanami moment and share your photos using #TheBigPicnic and tag @vancherryblossomfest on social media!

🍱 Pre-Order Your Blossom Bento!

Enjoy an exclusive Blossom Bento by Minami, available for pre-order from March 10 (11:00 AM) to March 26 (12:00 PM). This specially curated meal brings delicious seasonal flavors to your picnic experience. Cost: $27 + fees.

🔗 Pre-Order Here: Buy Now

🌟 Vendor & Food Highlights

Shop from Local Vendors:
🛍 Artfully Yours | Blue Deer | Everyday Haiku | The Imaginarium Bookshop & more!

Food Truck Delights:
🍜 Disco Cheetah | Bussin Buns | The Jerk Shack | Tokyo Katsu-Sand | WA-BAGEL & more!

Community Booths:
📚 Chinatown Storytelling Centre | Burnaby Art Gallery | Consulate General of Japan

🌸 Celebrate Hanami – The Joy of Cherry Blossom Viewing

The Big Picnic is inspired by hanami, the Japanese tradition of celebrating the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms. Whether you’re a longtime festival-goer or experiencing it for the first time, this event offers a heartwarming and unforgettable experience.

🚶 Getting There:
David Lam Park is centrally located in Yaletown. Public transit, biking, and walking are encouraged as parking is limited.

🎟 FREE EVENT – No Ticket Required!
Don’t miss this spectacular springtime tradition. Join us at The Big Picnic 2025 for a day of music, food, and cherry blossom magic! 🌸

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