Watch the ceremonial start to the 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival as performers from Japan and DC bring to your living room a celebration of the season with artistry and spectacle. Co-presented with The Japan Foundation. The Opening Ceremony Co-Host is Kristi Yamaguchi. Athlete, artist, wife, mother, philanthropist—in each of these things Kristi Yamaguchi embodies the word champion. Her motto is “Always Dream,” and Kristi’s accomplishments prove that dreams can come true with hard work and dedication. Her achievements—on the ice, in her personal life and in the realm of community service—are many, all of which prove her consistent commitment to excellence. Featuring solo and group musical and dance acts from Japan and the U.S.
March 20, 2021
3:00 p.m. PDT
