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Title: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Dorimon on January 30, 2009, 10:42:22 PM
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http://nccbf.org/home/

Okay, who's 21 & over going to get drunk with me :D! You kids just drink your Ramunes ;D! Dress up with traditional kimonos! No bare Fundoshis only please, let's leave those to the pros on top of the portable shrines  ::)...
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Kazuko on January 30, 2009, 10:56:37 PM
teehee

I will be going :U cause Its just a bus ride away, and it equates to Extra credit for my E. Asia history class \o/
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: RyuHayabusa on January 31, 2009, 12:57:45 AM
I'll be there for both weekends as well. Party time in jtown and as I like to call it, the warmup before Fanime lol
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Jerry on January 31, 2009, 11:30:28 AM
who doesnt goto this with a costume thats a 'warmup' teaser for fanime? :P
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Rei-Rei on January 31, 2009, 02:08:48 PM
I hope I can make it, though it'll probably be on the second weekend...
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: otakuapprentice on January 31, 2009, 02:38:49 PM
If I am still here, I'll go.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: AnimeEmperor on January 31, 2009, 03:48:08 PM
I'll go of course!!!
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Yukari Kaiba on January 31, 2009, 08:47:29 PM
I'll be at the festival too, though only on Sunday of the parade (participating in the costume contest).
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Dorimon on February 03, 2009, 12:12:30 AM
I'll be on that long line for takoyaki... I think they put "special herbs" to make them so addicitve ::)! Now what did Azuma from Yakitate Japan! put on that history changing bread again ;D?
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: fanime_lo-ve on February 03, 2009, 12:14:17 AM
My friends and I are planning 2 go to the cherry blossom festivle too. We're not sure what day yet. DX But we're go'in!
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: rude32 on February 03, 2009, 10:16:03 AM
Quote from: Dorimon on February 03, 2009, 12:12:30 AM
I'll be on that long line for takoyaki... I think they put "special herbs" to make them so addicitve ::)! Now what did Azuma from Yakitate Japan! put on that history changing bread again ;D?
I'm gonna be in that line also.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Dorimon on February 07, 2009, 10:31:56 PM
If you see a person with a black gargantuan carbon fiber golf umbrella in the line, that would be me ;D!
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: shinjiboy on February 08, 2009, 09:41:43 AM
I want to go.  I will probably be supporting my karate dojo and w/ my free time wander around and eat :)
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Chloe on February 08, 2009, 02:06:15 PM
Quote from: Yukari Kaiba on January 31, 2009, 08:47:29 PM
I'll be at the festival too, though only on Sunday of the parade (participating in the costume contest).

Hells yeah we're going to be there.  Our name is on that damn float. lol.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: lyricaldanichan on February 08, 2009, 11:57:25 PM
Looks like I am gonna check out the 2nd Saturday of the Festival. Hopefully parking will not be too horrid this year. 
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Shinsengumi on February 09, 2009, 01:16:01 AM
I'll be there for the parade, I might cosplasy again like last year.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Dorimon on February 11, 2009, 11:53:05 PM
Quote from: lyricaldanichan on February 08, 2009, 11:57:25 PM
Looks like I am gonna check out the 2nd Saturday of the Festival. Hopefully parking will not be too horrid this year. 

Just use BART, then walk or ride the bus to Geary... I used to drive there there too but it's not really worth the effort. Besides, walking will make you fit ;D!
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Ayanami Rei First Child on February 19, 2009, 12:15:22 AM
I'll be going to AT LEAST one of those weekends! Just look for a really tall person with long red hair in a pink dress. Lol. You can't miss seeing me at 6' 4" tall ^^
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: SOawesomeness on February 19, 2009, 12:36:24 AM
April 11 & 12, 18 & 19? (For clarification)

Humm ho~ If I'm not out of the state that weekend, I might go...
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: lyricaldanichan on February 19, 2009, 12:39:39 AM
Sure if I lived in the Bay Area. ;-)

Quote from: Dorimon on February 11, 2009, 11:53:05 PM
Quote from: lyricaldanichan on February 08, 2009, 11:57:25 PM
Looks like I am gonna check out the 2nd Saturday of the Festival. Hopefully parking will not be too horrid this year. 

Just use BART, then walk or ride the bus to Geary... I used to drive there there too but it's not really worth the effort. Besides, walking will make you fit ;D!
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Ayanami Rei First Child on February 19, 2009, 06:23:35 PM
Quote from: lyricaldanichan on February 19, 2009, 12:39:39 AM
Sure if I lived in the Bay Area. ;-)

Quote from: Dorimon on February 11, 2009, 11:53:05 PM
Quote from: lyricaldanichan on February 08, 2009, 11:57:25 PM
Looks like I am gonna check out the 2nd Saturday of the Festival. Hopefully parking will not be too horrid this year. 
Well then all you need to do is stay with someone who lives in the area or something? O.o;
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: bayanime.com on February 22, 2009, 02:56:59 AM
I just updated our site with more cosplay activity info at the Cherry Blossom Festival:

http://bayanime.com/register-for-the-cherry-blossom-festival-cosplay-contest-and-parade-19-apr-09/ (http://bayanime.com/register-for-the-cherry-blossom-festival-cosplay-contest-and-parade-19-apr-09/)

Seeking cosplayers for a musical performance/talent show event after the parade. Anyone interested?

Anyway I'll probably be there taking pictures on parade day.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: ININ on February 24, 2009, 07:20:41 PM
Quote from: Chloe on February 08, 2009, 02:06:15 PM
Quote from: Yukari Kaiba on January 31, 2009, 08:47:29 PM
I'll be at the festival too, though only on Sunday of the parade (participating in the costume contest).

Hells yeah we're going to be there.  Our name is on that damn float. lol.

I'm attending on parade day.  I'm cheering both of you to make the float =)
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: kimu on February 25, 2009, 07:31:36 PM
No contest this year (I'll be sure I have something for next year!), but I'll cheer on others and walk in the parade.
I'm planning to wear my Ukitake cosplay.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: otakuapprentice on February 25, 2009, 08:01:32 PM
I'll try to go to this.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: ahyoung on March 04, 2009, 11:27:50 PM
Wow, sounds like fun :), will there be more information about locations and stuff when it comes nearer the time of the festival?
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Amelia Seyruun on March 06, 2009, 05:41:57 PM
I'll be at Sakura-Con.  :-\

Have fun, though!

Wait a minute!  It's happening on two weekends?  I wasn't aware of that!  :o

Okay, so I can make it to the one on April 18th!  I just can't make it to the one on April 11th because I'll be at Sakura-Con.  XDDDDDDDDDD; 

I dunno if I'll be joining in the parade without being in cosplay, though.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: ultramangaia on March 06, 2009, 05:52:14 PM
Quote from: ahyoung on March 04, 2009, 11:27:50 PM
Wow, sounds like fun :), will there be more information about locations and stuff when it comes nearer the time of the festival?

Here`s the info about the festival: http://bayanime.com/northern-california-cherry-blossom-festival-sf-japantown-april-11-12-18-19-2009/
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: *rei* on March 07, 2009, 06:30:52 PM
I really want to try to make it for the grand parade! Maybe this time I'll dress up in a kimono or cosplay!
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: OniCourseMusha on March 12, 2009, 04:06:39 AM
Definately gonna go again and join the parade! Anyone would like to hang out wit our peeps?
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: LordMoufMouf on March 13, 2009, 10:16:53 PM
I'll be there on Sunday as Sebastian. I much prefer to watch the parade rather than walk in it...
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: konataFTW on March 15, 2009, 09:35:14 PM
Hi hi!!

I'll be going as Sakura from CCS for the parade BUT!

I have a question...

what will be happening on the 11th, 12th, 18th? I read something about a kimono so I imagined a bit of like a Summer Festival with games/fireworks/shaved ice? sorry otaku moment there lol
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: RyuHayabusa on March 15, 2009, 10:46:52 PM
Quote from: konataFTW on March 15, 2009, 09:35:14 PM
Hi hi!!

I'll be going as Sakura from CCS for the parade BUT!

I have a question...

what will be happening on the 11th, 12th, 18th? I read something about a kimono so I imagined a bit of like a Summer Festival with games/fireworks/shaved ice? sorry otaku moment there lol

The 1st weekend of the CBF is pretty much busy, I should say, but the main event happens on the 18th which is the grand parade, which they do a parade route with floats and people walking in it. I go to both weekends just to go hang out in jtown, socialize and buy stuff lol. It's definitely worth the trip.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: konataFTW on March 16, 2009, 03:32:33 PM
eeeeeeeeeh?!

so the parade is on the 18th? I thought it was the 19th? -_____-

hehe ok... you don't really have to dress u for the 11th-12th right? or are sme of you gunna cosplay/wear a kimono? :0

Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: j9isawesome on March 16, 2009, 04:14:47 PM
Quote from: konataFTW on March 16, 2009, 03:32:33 PM
eeeeeeeeeh?!

so the parade is on the 18th? I thought it was the 19th? -_____-

hehe ok... you don't really have to dress u for the 11th-12th right? or are sme of you gunna cosplay/wear a kimono? :0


Kimonos are pretty popular any day of the festival. Cosplaying is usually only on parade day. You never have to dress up though, it's just if you want to. The website does say that the parade is on Sunday the 19th, is that not correct?
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: konataFTW on March 17, 2009, 05:45:13 PM
yahoo yahoo kimono kimono!!!

an excuse to wear my kimono xDD

yea I do believe it's the 19th so I was a lil mixed up whn RyuHayabusa sai it was on the 18th >_<

but I hope to see you guys there wooot xD
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: otakuapprentice on March 17, 2009, 05:55:16 PM
I might go and I might not; it depends on what I plan beforehand.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Oniko on March 21, 2009, 09:05:07 AM
should have a gathering of people in the parade to meet up and a gathering that is waiting around to cheer.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Touya no Miko on March 25, 2009, 01:18:07 AM
I might go there on Sunday the 19th, since it's going to be on my 21st birthday.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Kiara on March 27, 2009, 12:13:52 AM
WOOT, my first fanime post....I've been lurking in the threads for WEEKS, and finally made an account. Anyways, I'll be attending both saturday AND sunday. I'll be in the parade sunday....just look for the REALLY shiny golden armor type costume....yeah. shinyness....
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Ayanami Rei First Child on March 31, 2009, 03:40:40 PM
Well I'll be there, probably with at least one of my friends! We SHOULD totally turn it into some kind of gathering though! That would be AWESOME ^_^
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Mr. Wendell on March 31, 2009, 04:39:58 PM
I will be emceeing, assisting, and coordinating for the 11th annual Anime Costume Contest.  I have been helping out with this event since 2000, and will be the 10th year I have been involved in this.

Who will be float worthy?  ???
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Kazuko on April 01, 2009, 07:52:54 PM
My mom is float worthy w

anyway I will be there dont know what day but I will be in Yukata (///w///)
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Ayanami Rei First Child on April 01, 2009, 11:36:32 PM
Quote from: Mr. Wendell on March 31, 2009, 04:39:58 PM
I will be emceeing, assisting, and coordinating for the 11th annual Anime Costume Contest.  I have been helping out with this event since 2000, and will be the 10th year I have been involved in this.

Who will be float worthy?  ???
That's because you are AWESOME Wendell-chan ^_^V  You totally do major amounts of work to keep our love of these awesome events going, and making them awesome ^_^
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Oniko on April 02, 2009, 07:02:28 AM
I think I'll save my costume for Fanime, which doesnt really leave me with anything to wear.  Oh sure I have school girl outfits but last time it was so darn windy!
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: kgHapa on April 02, 2009, 08:12:09 AM
Ill try to be there =)
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: konataFTW on April 04, 2009, 09:38:39 PM
will there be any Haruhi Suzumiya group out there? XD
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: h-chan on April 04, 2009, 10:20:17 PM
I'll be there for the 19th per usual XD
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: BonjourHoney on April 04, 2009, 11:28:57 PM
Since the 19th is the 'parade,' does that mean people do not cosplay on any of the other days?

Never been before. Just...don't want to show up and be the only one cosplaying on a different day. xD;
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Kiara on April 05, 2009, 09:47:00 AM
Well, technically, in previous years no one really cosplays on any day other than sunday. However I've heard form a large number of people this year that say they'll be cosplaying on the 18th as well.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: RyuHayabusa on April 05, 2009, 11:40:28 AM
Quote from: Kiara on April 05, 2009, 09:47:00 AM
Well, technically, in previous years no one really cosplays on any day other than sunday. However I've heard form a large number of people this year that say they'll be cosplaying on the 18th as well.

The parade is on the 19th, so people cosplay for that date, for the costume contest and to walk the parade route. I've seen people cosplay on saturday too, but it's like 1-5 people at the most. Everybody does it the next day.

Well, I maybe going this coming weekend, so if you guys go, I'll see ya there.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: konataFTW on April 05, 2009, 02:47:22 PM
awww... I won't be able to come on the 11th/12th I'm going to discovery kingdom instead... I was persuaded by the 20$ admis fee.. and the kiddy rides... look cool xD
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Oniko on April 08, 2009, 06:25:09 PM
RyuHayabusa We should hang out again =D
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: RyuHayabusa on April 08, 2009, 10:32:53 PM
Quote from: Oniko on April 08, 2009, 06:25:09 PM
RyuHayabusa We should hang out again =D

Sure. I'll hit you up on aim so we can meet up :3
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: otakuapprentice on April 08, 2009, 11:21:53 PM
If I have the day off, I'll see if I can go.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: BlueCharisma on April 09, 2009, 12:01:07 AM
I'll be going on the 18th. I have work on the 19th. Hopefully someone takes pics and post.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Liquid on April 09, 2009, 03:50:43 PM
I've never been before, but it sounds like it'd be fun to go to. What are the best dates to go? Any East Bay people going? *From Oakley*
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: rude32 on April 09, 2009, 05:03:09 PM
Quote from: Liquid on April 09, 2009, 03:50:43 PM
I've never been before, but it sounds like it'd be fun to go to. What are the best dates to go? Any East Bay people going? *From Oakley*
Probably the 19th, since thats the day of the parade.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Chloe on April 09, 2009, 11:08:33 PM
Quote from: h-chan on April 04, 2009, 10:20:17 PM
I'll be there for the 19th per usual XD

Were you able to finish your Ashelotte?  That was one I was totally looking forward to!  Let's try hard to get on the float this year! > v <
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Jerry on April 10, 2009, 08:45:28 AM
OMFG -

if you havent heard: http://www.nccbf.org/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=1
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nccbf.org%2Fhome%2Fimages%2Fstories%2FGeorgeTakei.jpg&hash=eb07c72543065f08750ed0d68da560b9a0593cd2)
George Takei - is going to be the Grand Marshall of this years CBF parade.

WOW - Serious enthusiasm  :D

Okay, i have to admit, if it wasnt for the fact that I'm having a gathering. I'd totally go. :P

Sulu is da BOMB!
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: RyuHayabusa on April 10, 2009, 12:01:08 PM
@Jerry: you could always go on the 19th ya know.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: j9isawesome on April 10, 2009, 03:13:01 PM
Quote from: Jerry on April 10, 2009, 08:45:28 AM
OMFG -

if you havent heard: http://www.nccbf.org/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=1
George Takei - is going to be the Grand Marshall of this years CBF parade.

WOW - Serious enthusiasm  :D

Okay, i have to admit, if it wasnt for the fact that I'm having a gathering. I'd totally go. :P

Sulu is da BOMB!
?
You do realize that the tshirt gathering is on Saturday and that George Takei will be at the parade on Sunday, right? Although I thought Steven mentioned that there was going to be some fanime staff meeting thing at your house on Sunday, so maybe you're still not able to go?
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: lyricaldanichan on April 10, 2009, 08:36:53 PM
Yup, I personally thrilled that he is going to be the GM. I could listen to his voice for days.. Oh my!



Quote from: Jerry on April 10, 2009, 08:45:28 AM
OMFG -

if you havent heard: http://www.nccbf.org/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=1
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nccbf.org%2Fhome%2Fimages%2Fstories%2FGeorgeTakei.jpg&hash=eb07c72543065f08750ed0d68da560b9a0593cd2)
George Takei - is going to be the Grand Marshall of this years CBF parade.

WOW - Serious enthusiasm  :D

Okay, i have to admit, if it wasnt for the fact that I'm having a gathering. I'd totally go. :P

Sulu is da BOMB!
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Shinsengumi on April 11, 2009, 01:59:55 AM
Quote from: lyricaldanichan on April 10, 2009, 08:36:53 PM
Yup, I personally thrilled that he is going to be the GM. I could listen to his voice for days.. Oh my!



Quote from: Jerry on April 10, 2009, 08:45:28 AM
OMFG -

if you havent heard: http://www.nccbf.org/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=1
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nccbf.org%2Fhome%2Fimages%2Fstories%2FGeorgeTakei.jpg&hash=eb07c72543065f08750ed0d68da560b9a0593cd2)
George Takei - is going to be the Grand Marshall of this years CBF parade.

WOW - Serious enthusiasm  :D

Okay, i have to admit, if it wasnt for the fact that I'm having a gathering. I'd totally go. :P

Sulu is da BOMB!

HELL YEAH!!! I'm gonna go to see him ;D
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: kollunz on April 13, 2009, 10:30:51 PM
seeing sulu is probably the only reason that I would go... or if I get friends to go with >_>
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Jerry on April 14, 2009, 12:41:37 PM
Quote from: j9isawesome on April 10, 2009, 03:13:01 PM
Quote from: Jerry on April 10, 2009, 08:45:28 AM
OMFG -

if you havent heard: http://www.nccbf.org/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=1
George Takei - is going to be the Grand Marshall of this years CBF parade.

WOW - Serious enthusiasm  :D

Okay, i have to admit, if it wasnt for the fact that I'm having a gathering. I'd totally go. :P

Sulu is da BOMB!
?
You do realize that the tshirt gathering is on Saturday and that George Takei will be at the parade on Sunday, right? Although I thought Steven mentioned that there was going to be some fanime staff meeting thing at your house on Sunday, so maybe you're still not able to go?

Yes, i have a staff meetings all day on Sunday.

Someone give a very GAY hug to Sulu for me and say hi to his beam-me-up husband. :D
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Liquid on April 14, 2009, 01:00:30 PM
Eh, the people I invited to go all suck...So guess I won't be going after all, because going alone is terribly boring.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: venka21 on April 14, 2009, 01:58:22 PM
Maybe any one who's up in the concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut creek and the area we can arrange a car pool going or go as a group via bart. That way fanime people can have meet up and we can all go do something anime related
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Liquid on April 14, 2009, 04:59:23 PM
That sounds like a good idea. Sadly, if I were to go I would have to go Saturday miss the best day (Sunday) because I will be attending a staff meeting that day.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Hakaru_chan on April 15, 2009, 08:01:41 PM
Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 11, 2009, 01:59:55 AM
Quote from: lyricaldanichan on April 10, 2009, 08:36:53 PM
Yup, I personally thrilled that he is going to be the GM. I could listen to his voice for days.. Oh my!



Quote from: Jerry on April 10, 2009, 08:45:28 AM
OMFG -

if you havent heard: http://www.nccbf.org/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=1
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nccbf.org%2Fhome%2Fimages%2Fstories%2FGeorgeTakei.jpg&hash=eb07c72543065f08750ed0d68da560b9a0593cd2)
George Takei - is going to be the Grand Marshall of this years CBF parade.

WOW - Serious enthusiasm  :D

Okay, i have to admit, if it wasnt for the fact that I'm having a gathering. I'd totally go. :P

Sulu is da BOMB!

HELL YEAH!!! I'm gonna go to see him ;D


wait who is this guy? really.... i don't know.. but yea... his face showing up on this thing all big like this kinda scares me... ^ - ^*

:D going on the 19th. going to in the parade with my prinny friend. anyone from the 707, am can region whose going and would like to meet up with the two of us, you're more than welcome ^ - ^ (we'll be taking car to bart (el cerrito del norte then civic center)
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Oniko on April 15, 2009, 11:03:15 PM
What time is the parade?  I say for those not in costume we met up for lunch and then go watch together.    Anyone up for it?
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: kollunz on April 15, 2009, 11:36:02 PM
Me! Though I'm trying to get some of my friends to come right now...
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Oniko on April 16, 2009, 09:50:37 AM
awesome the parade is from 1:00 to 3:00 meaning we'd probably have to eat lunch at around 11am or we can eat after.  Which would you all perfer?
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: RyuHayabusa on April 16, 2009, 11:25:24 AM
Quote from: Oniko on April 16, 2009, 09:50:37 AM
awesome the parade is from 1:00 to 3:00 meaning we'd probably have to eat lunch at around 11am or we can eat after.  Which would you all perfer?

You'll be in Jtown right? I'll be in downtown getting ready for the parade since I'll be walking the parade route. We could meet up for lunch in downtown before the parade...dunno what though lol
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Oniko on April 16, 2009, 02:52:26 PM
Quote from: RyuHayabusa on April 16, 2009, 11:25:24 AM
Quote from: Oniko on April 16, 2009, 09:50:37 AM
awesome the parade is from 1:00 to 3:00 meaning we'd probably have to eat lunch at around 11am or we can eat after.  Which would you all perfer?

You'll be in Jtown right? I'll be in downtown getting ready for the parade since I'll be walking the parade route. We could meet up for lunch in downtown before the parade...dunno what though lol

I dunno maybe that place we al went to last time.  Will you be able to have lunch and get all the way to the civic center in time?
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Jerry on April 16, 2009, 04:52:26 PM
Quote from: Hakaru_chan on April 15, 2009, 08:01:41 PM

wait who is this guy? really.... i don't know.. but yea... his face showing up on this thing all big like this kinda scares me... ^ - ^*

:D going on the 19th. going to in the parade with my prinny friend. anyone from the 707, am can region whose going and would like to meet up with the two of us, you're more than welcome ^ - ^ (we'll be taking car to bart (el cerrito del norte then civic center)

Wow. just wow. you epically fail.

but in hindsight he was way before your time.

He's best known for playing Hikaru Sulu in the 70's original Star Trek.
Gay rights activities and all around really cool guy.

[Because he also played Hiro's Dad in the Tv Series "HEROES" ]

and theres something called google. use it people. :P

that plus is bio was on the CBF sight. he's the grand Marshall of the parade. is it me or you werent paying attention the website at all and just going

Oh, im gonna be a cosplayer cuz im cool like that.

*eye roll* sigh... u silly cosplayers.

* walks away *
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: rude32 on April 16, 2009, 05:06:15 PM
Quote from: Jerry on April 16, 2009, 04:52:26 PM
Quote from: Hakaru_chan on April 15, 2009, 08:01:41 PM

wait who is this guy? really.... i don't know.. but yea... his face showing up on this thing all big like this kinda scares me... ^ - ^*

:D going on the 19th. going to in the parade with my prinny friend. anyone from the 707, am can region whose going and would like to meet up with the two of us, you're more than welcome ^ - ^ (we'll be taking car to bart (el cerrito del norte then civic center)

Wow. just wow. you epically fail.

but in hindsight he was way before your time.

He's best known for playing Hikaru Sulu in the 70's original Star Trek.
Gay rights activities and all around really cool guy.

[Because he also played Hiro's Dad in the Tv Series "HEROES" ]

and theres something called google. use it people. :P

that plus is bio was on the CBF sight. he's the grand Marshall of the parade. is it me or you werent paying attention the website at all and just going

Oh, im gonna be a cosplayer cuz im cool like that.

*eye roll* sigh... u silly cosplayers.

* walks away *
He's also the announcer for the Howard Stern Show. I love it when they have him on.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: konataFTW on April 16, 2009, 07:14:34 PM
oh it seems I didn't mention but....

SULU ROOOOOOOOOCKS!!!

I dunno why but he does... no offense but for someone old, his skills in Heroes are awesome -^-!!!

(Hiro in heroes doesn't look that japanese now that you mentioned him XD)

although I had no idea he was in star trek :P
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: RyuHayabusa on April 16, 2009, 10:58:47 PM
Quote from: Oniko on April 16, 2009, 02:52:26 PM
Quote from: RyuHayabusa on April 16, 2009, 11:25:24 AM
Quote from: Oniko on April 16, 2009, 09:50:37 AM
awesome the parade is from 1:00 to 3:00 meaning we'd probably have to eat lunch at around 11am or we can eat after.  Which would you all perfer?

You'll be in Jtown right? I'll be in downtown getting ready for the parade since I'll be walking the parade route. We could meet up for lunch in downtown before the parade...dunno what though lol

I dunno maybe that place we al went to last time.  Will you be able to have lunch and get all the way to the civic center in time?

if i get up there early, I guess we can do it. I mean, it takes a 30 min walk back towards the civic center lol. I'll keep you updated. just im me on aim so we can talk about it some more.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: j9isawesome on April 17, 2009, 12:26:15 PM
I'll be there on Sunday and be free up until noon. So if you guys did want to grab grub around 11 then I'd be down for that.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Hakaru_chan on April 17, 2009, 12:42:21 PM
Quote from: rude32 on April 16, 2009, 05:06:15 PM
Quote from: Jerry on April 16, 2009, 04:52:26 PM
Quote from: Hakaru_chan on April 15, 2009, 08:01:41 PM

wait who is this guy? really.... i don't know.. but yea... his face showing up on this thing all big like this kinda scares me... ^ - ^*

:D going on the 19th. going to in the parade with my prinny friend. anyone from the 707, am can region whose going and would like to meet up with the two of us, you're more than welcome ^ - ^ (we'll be taking car to bart (el cerrito del norte then civic center)

Wow. just wow. you epically fail.

but in hindsight he was way before your time.

He's best known for playing Hikaru Sulu in the 70's original Star Trek.
Gay rights activities and all around really cool guy.

[Because he also played Hiro's Dad in the Tv Series "HEROES" ]

and theres something called google. use it people. :P

that plus is bio was on the CBF sight. he's the grand Marshall of the parade. is it me or you werent paying attention the website at all and just going

Oh, im gonna be a cosplayer cuz im cool like that.

*eye roll* sigh... u silly cosplayers.

* walks away *
He's also the announcer for the Howard Stern Show. I love it when they have him on.

wahh i did fail  :o but yea ima google it right now. thanks for the explanation! cuz i is cool like that haha  :-X
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: narutofan17 on April 17, 2009, 05:32:09 PM
I just found out about it yesterday from my friend. I would dress up or cosplay but I it's way too last minute. BUT, I am down to drink. XD
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: AnimeEmperor on April 17, 2009, 08:17:57 PM
I'm not going, I have work. T________T
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Shinsengumi on April 18, 2009, 01:09:15 AM
See you guys on Saturday and Sunday, I'll be cosplay as either Shinsengumi Hajime Saito from Rurouni Kenshin or Hijikata Toshizo from Peacemaker Kurogane.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Oniko on April 18, 2009, 09:12:20 AM
ok so 11am on Sunday we are meeting over by the resturant entrance of the mall.  I'll be wearing some brown cat ears for those that dont know me
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Hakaru_chan on April 18, 2009, 09:40:54 AM
questions real quick.

i have never been in the parade before. this is my first time. i know where we're supposed to meet up/end and stuff but...

if you have like bags/purses/stuff, where do we put it before we march? im pretty sure we're not supposed to carry extra stuff while we're on display.

maybe the best thing is to have a another friend whose watching start and end with you on the sidewalk so they can carry your stuff?   
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: kgHapa on April 18, 2009, 10:18:40 AM
Quote from: Hakaru_chan on April 18, 2009, 09:40:54 AM
questions real quick.

i have never been in the parade before. this is my first time. i know where we're supposed to meet up/end and stuff but...

if you have like bags/purses/stuff, where do we put it before we march? im pretty sure we're not supposed to carry extra stuff while we're on display.

maybe the best thing is to have a another friend whose watching start and end with you on the sidewalk so they can carry your stuff?   
This is my first time going as well tomorrow, so if you find out the answers to any of the above, haha please let me know. Especially the purse part, I really need to know that  ;D
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Kiara on April 18, 2009, 11:03:30 AM
Quote from: Hakaru_chan on April 18, 2009, 09:40:54 AM
questions real quick.

i have never been in the parade before. this is my first time. i know where we're supposed to meet up/end and stuff but...

if you have like bags/purses/stuff, where do we put it before we march? im pretty sure we're not supposed to carry extra stuff while we're on display.

maybe the best thing is to have a another friend whose watching start and end with you on the sidewalk so they can carry your stuff?  

In past years, the cosplayers have just carried their stuff. If you don't want to carry your stuff, then getting someone not in the parade to carry it is a great idea, I did that last year. But I don't believe there's a rule against it. At least, there never has been in the past.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: j9isawesome on April 18, 2009, 11:22:23 AM
Quote from: Oniko on April 18, 2009, 09:12:20 AM
ok so 11am on Sunday we are meeting over by the resturant entrance of the mall.  I'll be wearing some brown cat ears for those that dont know me
Sorry to be a pain but I'm not too familar with Japantown...which building is considered "the mall" and which part is the resturant entrance?
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi288.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll175%2Fj9isawesome%2Fjtownmap.jpg&hash=d1982a64c551108aae1e0e8ccd28189eb4a5f1c9)
I'll be there at 11, as long as I can figure out where "there" is, fail. I'll be all decked out in pink sweet lolita: http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll175/j9isawesome/shirt%20alter/045.jpg

Quote from: Hakaru_chan on April 18, 2009, 09:40:54 AM
questions real quick.

i have never been in the parade before. this is my first time. i know where we're supposed to meet up/end and stuff but...

if you have like bags/purses/stuff, where do we put it before we march? im pretty sure we're not supposed to carry extra stuff while we're on display.

maybe the best thing is to have a another friend whose watching start and end with you on the sidewalk so they can carry your stuff?   
Usually you'd just carry your stuff, best idea is to have a bag/purse that matched your costume. If you've got friends not in the parade that could carry your stuff that sounds easiest.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: konataFTW on April 18, 2009, 12:38:06 PM
I can't believe my cosplay won't come until the 20TH!!!! I have to wear the Sakura cosplay for Fanime tomorrow T^T and my Tomoyo will have to switch from Tomoyo to Sailor Mars -_______-
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Oniko on April 18, 2009, 02:24:17 PM
from looking at your map j9isawesome it's the red building and the entrance faces the plaza
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Mr. Wendell on April 18, 2009, 11:02:18 PM
See you all hopefully at the parade.  I will be at City Hall helping with the contest, and will walk the parade route to JapanTown where I will announce the winners.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: j9isawesome on April 19, 2009, 10:30:14 AM
I super failed at waking up on time this morning. Just left San Jose. So I'll prob miss meeting up with you guys. Sorry
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Eurobeat King on April 19, 2009, 08:55:02 PM
It was good to see familiar faces today at CBFP, and even though the heat was pretty unbearable, everyone (for the most) had a good time, and I got a lot of pictures.  I've started to post them here:

EBK: Cherry Blossom Festival Parade 2009 Cosplay Pictures (http://www.cosplay.com/gallery/146686/)

I'll post as many as I can tonight but will continue tomorrow night after work.  Enjoy!  :)
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: RyuHayabusa on April 20, 2009, 01:06:43 AM
Mine is a work in progress:

SF Cherry Blossom Festival 2009 (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v338/TifaFan666/SF%20Cherry%20Blossom%20Festival%2004-19-09/)

I'll be uploading the rest of the pics tomorrow, cause I'm hella tired and I need sleep. It was fun seeing everyone again, the costumes kicked ass as always and despite the heat and dehydration, it was worth every moment. Props to you guys and props to the winners. I will be posting better pics on my Facebook account, and you can use the pics in my photobucket account for your own personal jui...use I mean..sheesh, being thirsty makes you think of juice lol. The warm up for Fanime is over, I'm ready for Fanime :3
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Jerry on April 20, 2009, 10:40:13 AM
Cool, pics.

anyone have any of Capt. Sulu?

I mean Grand Marshall George Takei ?

yes yes. about 33 days and counting down til fanime. Woot.

time for your cosplayers, and procrastinators to get into semi high gear :P
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Oniko on April 20, 2009, 02:56:03 PM
I got you all walking with my horrible camera XD

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v288/OnikoChan/blog/?action=view&current=P4190769.flv
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: OniCourseMusha on April 20, 2009, 08:33:23 PM
http://www.cosplay.com/gallery/146728/

Enjoy!
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: bayanime.com on April 20, 2009, 08:54:12 PM
Our photographer took a lot of cosplay photos and got some great pics of the parade... including Sulu!  ;D

http://bayanime.com/2009/04/20/sf-cherry-blossom-festival-2009-photo-report/ (http://bayanime.com/2009/04/20/sf-cherry-blossom-festival-2009-photo-report/)
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Ayanami Rei First Child on April 21, 2009, 11:01:03 PM
Well I was there last saturday and sunday and here's the proof, with me in pink on the right:

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v168/AyanamiRei/Ayanami%20Rei%20Backgrounds/?action=view&current=P1010702.jpg
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: narutofan17 on April 22, 2009, 12:18:38 AM
I'm goin to try to cosplay next year at it.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Shinsengumi on April 22, 2009, 01:20:07 AM
Damn, I didn't get to see Mr. Sulu I tried looking for him :'(
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Eboni ninja on April 22, 2009, 08:40:32 PM
Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 22, 2009, 01:20:07 AM
Damn, I didn't get to see Mr. Sulu I tried looking for him :'(

I saw him when I was in the parade, he was sitting in a platform section toward the end of the parade. I totally waved at him and he waved back, I was so happy despite of the heat.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Rhornez on April 23, 2009, 11:52:09 AM
i was there on sunday i will post two videos of it at youtube once i get home man my group of friends we just messed around and we were sitting in the elevator for quite sometime o.o we scared alot of people plus i have a video to prove it =D will post link later
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: KyraEnsui on April 24, 2009, 09:52:15 AM
The heat was crazy, but man, it was quite pack on Sunday. =) I was Lacus on that day too. Sadly, I didn't have a camera to take pictures though.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Tenchi Fan on May 02, 2009, 05:35:29 PM
Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 22, 2009, 01:20:07 AM
Damn, I didn't get to see Mr. Sulu I tried looking for him :'(

http://faidoi.smugmug.com/gallery/7972599_RHKna#525966660_qNhGq (http://faidoi.smugmug.com/gallery/7972599_RHKna#525966660_qNhGq)

(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffaidoi.smugmug.com%2Fphotos%2F525966660_qNhGq-Ti.jpg&hash=bd27addf4b56c42a9f4f7d3d0022fc202e88b279)

http://faidoi.smugmug.com/gallery/7972599_RHKna (http://faidoi.smugmug.com/gallery/7972599_RHKna) for other parade pictures including all cosplay photos.
Title: Re: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Post by: Ayanami Rei First Child on May 05, 2009, 12:14:47 PM
Quote from: KyraEnsui on April 24, 2009, 09:52:15 AM
The heat was crazy, but man, it was quite pack on Sunday. =) I was Lacus on that day too. Sadly, I didn't have a camera to take pictures though.
It was TOTALLY packed there! I went there with a friend, but it was still warm even in the shade! After it was over I got to hang out with Oni and some of his friends at Japan Town which was cool, along with getting to see my Sailor Moon friend who I saw being the MC there. It's always good to see her ^^