Another hot and sunny summer is drawing to a close, and that means it's time again for the annual Japanese O-Bon Festival at Como Park! This event is organized by the St. Paul - Nagasaki Sister Cities Committee (SPNSCC), the Japan-America Society of Minnesota (JASM), and Como Park. Every year, SPNSCC hosts local and visiting performance artists of Japanese music and dance and sell customizable lanterns to be floated on the Lily Pond at sunset. JASM leads Japanese cultural activities including crafts, games, and storytelling, and Como brings in vendors, food trucks, martial arts dojos, and more!

This year, we have another great line-up of performances and some exciting new art and food vendors.

This year’s stage performance schedule is to be determined.

O-Bon is at Como Park, in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday, August 20th, from 3:00pm to 9:00pm, with lanterns being launched on the water at 8:00pm.
More information can be found here:
https://comozooconservatory.org/como/obon-festival-2024/

Tickets must be purchased online, either in advance or on your phones while you wait in line at the event. There will be no in-person cash ticket sales.

When: Sunday, August 18th, from 3:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Como Park, 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN 55103
Tickets: $5 per adult (ages 13-64), $3 per child or senior (ages 3-12 or 65+), and free for children under 3 years old.

O-Bon is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture, make new connections, and enjoy a fun day with family and friends.

We hope to see you all there!

Photo: Floating lanterns at Como Park.