Japan Day announces its fifth Japan Parade & Street Fair, set for Saturday, May 9, 2026. Both the parade and the street fair will take place the same day; detailed schedules and participant application timelines will be released later at https://www.japanparadenyc.org.
- The 2025 edition drew 2,800 participants, 60,000 spectators, 100+ sponsors, and numerous donors, surpassing expectations.
- Organizers aim to make 2026 equally spectacular and continue building the parade tradition.
- For a quick recap of 2025, see the linked video; the official 2025 highlight video is available on YouTube.
- Stay tuned for updates on timing, routes, and application openings.
