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16th Annual Japan America Kite Festival® 第16回 日米凧あげ大会
When
Sunday, October 14, 2012
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location
North Side of Seal Beach Pier (Seal Beach, CA)
Southern California's Largest Kiting Event!
Sunday, October 14, 2012
11:00am to 4:30pm
Official Program
North Side of Seal Beach Pier
Seal Beach, CA
MAP
Parking Information
Overflow parking is now available at SeaPort Marina Hotel in Long Beach! Click above "Parking Information" link to download a printable map and information on parking around the festival and overflow parking.
A free shuttle will operate from 9:15am to 5:30pm on October 14 from SeaPort Marina Hotel to the Japan America Kite Festival®!
Free Admission!
Come with family and friends to enjoy Japanese and international kites of all sizes and colors! Kite Workshop and games for Children, Japanese food & cultural booths, 50' x 100' Giant Show kites, Taiko drum performance, Martial arts demonstrations, Kite Candy Drops for kids, Kite Battles and Stunt Kite demonstrations and much more!
Download the official program
for more details.
As a part of the grand finale, we will have Japanese
Bon Odori
(traditional festival dance) at 4:00pm!
Grab
Uchiwa (
Japanese fan), wear a
Yukata
(summer Kimono) or
Happi
(festival coat) and join the dance!
Co-presented by Japan America Society of Southern California and
Up Up and Away Kite Club
.
2012 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Entertainment Stage Sponsor
Nikkei Women Legacy Association
Official Airline Sponsor
Sponsors
Supporters