Cherry Blossom Festival

COLUMN: On Cherry Blossom Tour, pink snow put on a show

We are accustomed to the flurries of pink petals that drop from the cherry trees late in the bloom cycle. This was more of a blizzard.

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From Our Kitchens: Liz’s favorite ‘pink eggs’ for Cherry Blossom breakfast

Learn how Liz Jarvis Fabian from The Macon Newsroom makes "pink eggs" in honor of the Cherry Blossom Festival.

Behind the Cherry Blossom tradition that keeps Macon tickled pink

One couple's commitment to pink poodles has become an iconic part of the experience at the city's iconic annual festival.

Dear Macon: ‘Get Up Offa That Thing’ — Turnout is key for kazoo record attempt

Maconites can be part of a Guinness World Record attempt this weekend, whether they're kazoo pros or not.

2025 Cherry Blossom Festival Preview

The Macon Melody's Cherry Blossom Festival preview, featuring stories about events, columns, maps and more.

From Our Kitchens: Pink does not mean medium rare

The County Fire Department has served these iconic pink pancakes to Cherry Blossom Festival-goers for 35 years.

Macon to attempt kazoo world record, again

The evening will be headlined by appearances from comedian Ian Karmel and internet phenomenon Brett Ambler, also known as the “Kazoo Kid.”

Tractors, musicians, acrobats and more at this year’s Cherry Blossom Parade

Dr. Edward Clark and his family participated in their first Macon Cherry Blossom Parade in 1999 and since then, riding tractors and playing jazz has become a family tradition.

Wiener Dogs zoom to the finish line at this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival

The Wiener Dog Race has been a staple of Macon’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival since 2019. This year it will be held on Cherry Street March 22 at noon.

Macon Melody, March 14, 2025 Edition (Cherry Blossom Preview)

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