"Each March, Macon becomes a pink cotton-spun paradise of delight as over 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in all their glory. And for 10 days, festival-lovers are treated to one of the most extravagant displays of springtime color in the nation as they visit the town referred to by Congressional Records as the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. It has grown from a three-day festival with 30 events, to a 10-day celebration featuring hundreds of events planned to entertain all ages and backgrounds: delight in the splendor of hot-air balloons, colorful parades, historic tours, an unforgettable Sea Lion show, dazzling fireworks displays, and amusement rides for all ages. Nightly concerts feature top national and regional recording artists from every musical genre, and military bands. From stylish fashion shows and gala balls to dancing in the streets of Macon at the street party, the Cherry Blossom Festival is The Pinkest Party on Earth!"
We spend most of our time at Central City Park where there are rides, shows, food, exhibits, pink poodles, face painting, pony rides, you name it...basically it's every kid's dream and my wallet's worst nightmare. But we love it and try to spend as much time there as possible while we can. We kicked of the festival by going down on Saturday for the pink pancake breakfast. We rode rides, watched some friends perform in recitals, saw the sea lion show, and probably the highlight...the model train exhibit...you're all shocked, I know.
(Luke ate this entire pancake)
Too little :(
Their newest intern
We headed down again today to eat lunch, ride more rides, see the sea lions and model trains again, and get a slushie....and Jackson rode his first roller coaster, which was too cute!
Jackson is in the 5th car back, riding with the kid in the red hat. He told me the roller coaster "went berry fast" and that he "liked it really good".
Drinking his slushie and waiting on the sea lion show.
.....and we're headed back again tonight for pink margaritas and a buffet cover band concert! (and more rides and trains, I'm sure). Stay tuned for more Cherry Blossom fun!
1 comment:
What fun. The cherry blossoms are beautiful aren't they! I love going to see them here in DC. I always feel like I am walking through candy trees. Once we move back I will have to come to Macon and see them there.
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