Cherry blossoms articles

  • Cherry Blossom Festival weekend kicks off

    WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The scattered showers Saturday may have altered some weekend plans but the trees being celebrated at a Luzerne County festival were soaking it all in. The annual event held an inaugural 5k in Kirby Park, giving runners a quick look at the blooming cherry blossoms. More than 40 participants took []
  • Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off in West Pittston

    WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families and friends are celebrating this first weekend of May in West Pittston with an annual tradition.  Saturday marked the first day of the West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival on Susquehanna Avenue. Festival goers have the opportunity to shop from vendors selling food and merchandise on the banks of []
  • Cherry Blossom Derby Party prepares for sold out event

    MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Derby Party is sold out and event organizers are expected to continue the ‘Pinkest Party’ on Earth. Hannah Theus, Director of Marketing and Fulfillment with the Cherry Blossom Festival, says guests are encouraged to dress in their derby best and participate in the Kentucky Derby Fashion Contest. There will be designs by Mary