Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Branch Brook Park, Newark NJ, Newark, NJ.

Cherry blossoms in a park

Event Details

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Location: Branch Brook Park, Newark NJ, Newark, NJ

Hosted By: Branch Brook Park Alliance

Event Website: View official event page

Event Info

Essex County Branch Brook Park is home to over 5,300 flowering cherry blossom trees in 18 varieties. Japanese Flowering Cherry Blossom Trees are located throughout the park with the most densely populated area near the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center. You can enter the phrase “Cherry Blossom Welcome Center” into google maps.