Beginning on Central Park West at West 81st Street and traveling south to West 67th Street, the Japan Parade will feature live appearances by the cast of “Live Spectacle NARUTO”, Anime NYC (Anime Convention), COBU (Drum), Harlem Japanese Gospel Choir,International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan, The Japanese Folk Dance of NY, Katsura Sunshine (Rakugo Comedian), Soh Daiko (Drum), TATE Hatoryu NY (Sword Fighting), Yosakoi Dance Project 10tecomai, Young People’s Chorus of NYC, and many more.
Kristi Yamaguchi will serve as the parade’s Grand Marshall, and Sandra Endo, Fox 11 Good Day LA anchor, will serve as Emcee of the parade. Participating groups will show Japan’s various attractions, such as culture, tradition, sports, music, cosplay, etc. for everyone’s enjoyment.
WHAT:
The 2nd annual Japan Parade, celebrating and bringing awareness to the friendship between NYC and Japan with a thank you from the Japanese community. Olympic gold medalist, founder of Always Dreamand author Kristi Yamaguchi will be the Parade’s Grand Marshal and the Parade will feature gorgeous floats and performances.
WHEN / WHERE:
Saturday, May 13
11:30am – Press Check-In at 71st Street at Central Park West
12:30 – 1:00pm – Opening Ceremony on CPW between 70th and 71st Street
1:00pm – Parade begins with ribbon cutting ceremony
on 81st Street and Central Park West
There will also be a Japan Street Fair from 10:00am – 5:00pm on 72nd Street (between Central Park West and Columbus Ave.)
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