OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA AND FIREWORKS AT THE WHARF

NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PETALPALOOZA®

PRESENTED BY CHASE

Join us at Petalpalooza® for interactive art installations, larger-than-life games and activities, live music, a beer garden, a spectacular fireworks show, free product giveaways, and much more!

There are also lots of great restaurants along The Wharf where you can pop inside and grab a bite to eat.

We’re looking forward to a fun-filled Saturday and can’t wait to see you there!

Photo by Doug Van Sant

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