Cherry blossoms to be illuminated at Oregon’s State Capitol State Park starting this weekend

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Tuesday it will host “Yozakura,” which is a night viewing of the Akebono cherry blossoms, starting this weekend.

The cherry blossoms will be illuminated from March 21st through April 4th in the North Mall at State Capitol State Park. They will be lit up with Japanese lanterns and lights nightly from 6-10 p.m.

Visitors may bring blankets, camping chairs, or an evening picnic to enjoy under the canopy of the illuminated trees.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will livestream the cherry blossoms on YouTube here beginning March 21st during the day and evening through April 4th.

Staff at the State Capitol State Park ask the public to leave tree limbs and blossoms as they are so everyone can view them throughout the bloom.

Alcohol is not allowed in State Capitol State Park (without permits) and the park closes at 10 p.m. For more information on events at the Capitol, call Visitor Services at 503-986-1388 or visit the events page.