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The 2024 Little Mr. and Miss Cherry Blossom Pageant will be held February 17th at 10 a.m. at Wesleyan College’s Porter Auditorium. The Pageant is open to children age 5 to 7. The winning children will serve as enthusiastic ambassadors as members of the Cherry Blossom Royal Court Festival March 15th – 24th, 2024. Applications are now open. Please click the link below to apply. Applications will close on January 28, 2023. Tickets to the pageant are $10 and will be available for purchase at the door.

For information on Cherry Blossom Queen, Princess and Legacy Queen applications, click here: https://cherryblossom.com/get-involved/applications/

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These talented doggos are sure to impress with their skills! The Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Competition will host qualifying rounds right here in Macon, Georgia. Even if you don’t have a dog competing, there is an opportunity for them to take a try at diving for $20 per dog/per day.

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Dachshund Dogs race down Cherry Street for the title of “Fastest Wiener Dog in Middle Georgia!” We guarantee this is an event you don’t want to miss for Dog Days of Downtown. After the race, head over to Second Street for the Ultimate Air Dog Dock Diving Competition. Don’t forget to tag us in pictures of your furry friends on Facebook and Instagram!

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The Bed Race is definitely an event you don’t want to sleep on! Cheer on teams as they race their bed down Cherry Street and compete for the Dream Team Award, Sleep Walkers Award and Best in Bed Award. You’ll have to come and see for yourself!

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We’re thrilled to have Parmalee, an award-winning country music band that has generated more than 1 billion streams on music platforms. They will take the stage Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage at Carolyn Crayton Park. The Nightly Concert Series features local, regional, and national artists performing each night of the 10-day festival, March 15-24, 2024. Gate entry is $10 every day and the Nightly Concert Series is included in your admission. Children 10 and under are free. A clear bag policy is in effect and guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.

Parmalee is one of Country music’s most successful acts with four #1 singles, multiple platinum records, and more than 1 Billion on-demand streams. Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), Cousin Barry Knox (bass), and life-long friend Josh McSwain (guitar/keyboard), the North Carolina natives first topped the charts with “Carolina,” followed by their PLATINUM-certified No. 1 single with Blanco Brown, “Just the Way.” They followed with “Take My Name,” which was Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022. They recently scored their third consecutive #1 single with “Girl In Mine.” Those three #1’s and 15 other tracks are available on their new album For You 2. For more information, visit: www.parmaleemusic.com.

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These talented doggos are sure to impress with their skills! The Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Competition will host qualifying rounds right here in Macon, Georgia. Even if you don’t have a dog competing, there is an opportunity for them to take a try at diving for $20 per dog/per day.

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Celebrate the community as participants showcase the best of Central Georgia during the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. Bring the family to enjoy floats, marching bands and more.

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Don’t miss the exciting Third Street Park festivities happening every weekday during the Cherry Blossom Festival. Indulge in free donuts, ice cream and Coca-Cola while enjoying music. Every day is a new way to experience Macon and you won’t want to miss out!

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Free admission and $10 unlimited amusement rides with ID for all active, retired, reserve and veteran military members, Department of Defense civilian employees, first responders and their immediate families.

*Must present ID