GNYNF is proud to be marching again in the 2026 JAPAN DAY PARADE – this ultimately leads to the Japan Day in Central Park, which was founded to build and strengthen the appreciation and awareness of cultural understanding between the local Japanese communities and New York City.

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Formation Location: 
84th Street btw Columbus Ave & Central Park West

Formation Time: 1:15 - 1:45pm

Formation Notes: 
Line up at placeholder closer to Columbus

Opening Ceremony starts at 12:30 p.m

Location: Central Park West between 70th street and 71st street (Grandstand Area).

Japan Parade starts at 1:00 p.m.

Route: Central Park West from 81st street to 67th street
STREET FAIR

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 11:00AM – 5:00PM
Location: 72nd street (Btwn Central Park W & Columbus Ave)