See photos from this weekend's glorious cherry blossom festival at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden were at peak bloom this weekend during the annual Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival. And they weren’t the only ones to turn it out for the event. Thousands flocked to the garden’s grounds for the two-day celebration of Japanese culture, many dressed in their cosplay finest. In addition to taking in the beautiful flowers, guests were entertained by over 60 performers at the outdoor fest including drummers, samurai sword masters, J-rock bands, and more. Check out some of the best shots of the popular event below.

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It's perfect timing this year at the @BrooklynBotanic Garden as peak bloom takes place during the institution's annual Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival). If you missed it today, catch it tomorrow 10am–6pm. 🌸Photo: @nyclovesnyc⠀

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Cosplayers at Cherry Blossom Festival at @brooklynbotanic #sakuramatsuri2017

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We're so lucky to have the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Gardens so close to four of our homes in Brooklyn. ⠀ ⠀ Pictured: a snap from Sakura Matsuri, the annual Japanese Culture festival during the cherry blossoms' peak bloom. ⠀ ⠀ //⠀ #sakuramatsuri #brooklynbotanicalgardens #cherryblossoms #mycommon #crownheights

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Sakura showers 🌸🌸🌸 . In collaboration with @benbenlu and @asepzars . #sakuramatsuri #brooklynbotanicgarden #spring #nyc #newyork #newyorkcity #manhattan #igers #seeyourcity #usaprimeshot #what_i_saw_in_nyc #newyork_photoshoots #newyork_instagram #loves_nyc #instadaily #iloveny #nycprimeshot #streetphotography #nycphotographer #nyclife #thankGod

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Cosplay and Kimonos #sakuramatsuri #kimono #cosplay #brooklynbotanicalgarden #brightcolors #gorgeous #springinthecity #newyorkiloveyou #brooklyn

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It's cherry blossom season | Estamos en temporada de cerezos #sakuramatsuri 🌸 #sakuramatsuri2017 #brooklyn — #lifeasarainbowalien

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Yesterday I went to a magical place called the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Expect to see a bunch of flower pics mixed in with your usual sunsets for the next few weeks! 🌸 • • • • • • #bbg #brooklyn #brooklynbotanicgarden #cherryblossom #cherryblossoms #cherryblossomtree #ig_color #nature #tree #trees #ig_nature #earthpix #sakuramatsuri #flower #flowers #abc7ny #fox5ny #brooklynbotanic #springinnyc #spring #springinnewyork #nycparks #nature_shooters #nature_shooters #nature_perfection #nyc #cherryblossomfestival #what_i_saw_in_nyc #newyorkcity #nycprimeshot

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Every bunny wants kung fu fightin... 🎶 🎶 Found bunnies in kimonos at the #sakuramatsuri #cherryblossomfestival at the #brooklynbotanicgarden Life's full of quirks, you just have to find it!

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Whoa! We're on the #dailynews well now would ya look at that.🌸🌸🌸 #sakuramatsuri #sakura #brooklyn #brooklynbotanicgarden #hanami #thegreatgatsby #fashion #fashionblogger #style #コーディネート #coordinate #preppy #preppystyle #dapper #dandy #ootd #tomboy #tomboystyle #tomboyfashion #gentlelady #matsuri #cherryblossom

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surround your self with the people who allow you to blossom 🌸 #sakura #brooklyn #nyclife #nyc #visitnyc #sakuramatsuri #2017 #visitusa #travel #travelgram #instagram #travelnyc #newyork #newyorkcity

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May 1 2017 ::: 121 #SakuraMatsuri (cherry blossom festival) at the @BrooklynBotanic this weekend. . . . . . . . . . . #365nyc2017 #findingnycmagic #cherryblossomfestival #sakura #hanami #brooklynbotanic #brooklynbotanicgarden #sonyimages #sonyphotography #sonyalpha #crowdshot #peoplephotography #streetportrait #naturallightphotography #nyc #newyorkcity #newyork #bigapple #seeyourcity #instagramnyc #nyc_explorers #newyork_instagram #ig_nycity #nycdotgram #picturesofnewyork #portraitsnyc

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