Essex County Branch Brook Park is proud to present our annual Cherry Blossom Festival running from April 4th  through April 19th, 2026. The public is invited to enjoy the colorful display of our blooming Cherry Blossom groves during our upcoming festival events.  

Festival Events

• Saturday, April 4 ~ 7am-1pm
  Cherry Blossom Bike Race
  Oval, Northern Division
   
• Sunday, April 12 ~ 10am start
  Cherry Blossom 10k Run
  Cherry Blossom Welcome Center
   
• Saturday, April 18 ~ 9am start
  Kids 1-Mile Fun Run and Family Day
  Prudential Concert Grove,
  Southern Division
   
• Sunday, April 19 ~ 11am-5pm
  Bloomfest!
  Oval, Northern Division

In addition, we will be holding Cherry Blossom Talks at 11 a.m. at the Welcome Center on Wednesdays and Saturdays from April 1st through April 22nd. We also now offer Guided Bus Tours with one of our knowledgeable Park Historians through Branch Brook Park. 

Visit our website for more details and information, www.essexcountyparks.org/parks/branch-brook-park.

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