Who here is ready for what’s been dubbed the “Pinkest Party on Earth”? Every year, Macon, Georgia hosts a massive Cherry Blossom Festival that is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Taking place each year in mid to late March, the festival features over 350,000 beautiful Yoshino cherry trees for you to enjoy touring – and that’s only the beginning. The Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, Georgia, might just be the most anticipated event of the entire year, welcoming spring with tons of festivities and thousands of gorgeous blossoms.

The International Cherry Blossom Festival in Georgia is a delightful annual event that focuses on the beauty of nature in The Peach State.
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This nearly ten-day event draws thousands upon thousands of people to watch the stunning Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom.
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It's been over 40 years since the inaugural celebration, each year gets bigger and better.
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While the trees are the highlight of this entire festival, there is so much more to see and do here during this week and a half in Macon.
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For starters, visitors will be able to participate in the carnival rides at Carolyn Crayton Park, which is fun for the whole family. There are also festivities every weekday at Third Street Park, where you can enjoy free donuts, ice cream, and soft drinks.
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In addition, there is a nighttime concert series, free with admission into Carolyn Crayton Park! Also, enjoy an evening of fun at the finale of the entire event where fireworks light up the entire night sky, and attendees can enjoy tethered hot air balloon rides.
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This video from the official Macon Cherry Blossom Festival channel shows just some of the fun you can expect at the festival, with music by the Macon Pops.
Whether you choose to participate in the entire festival or events here and there, you’re guaranteed to have a great time as Macon becomes the pinkest city in the world for a limited time!
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Have you ever been to Macon for the Georgia Cherry Blossom Festival? We’d love to hear about your experience. For this year’s festival dates, a tour map, scheduled events, and more check out Macon, Georgia’s International Cherry Blossom Festival website or its Cherry Blossom Festival Facebook page. If you can’t make it to Macon to see the cherry trees in Georgia in person, you can always take a look at the BloomCam to see the cherry blossoms bloom in real time!

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