Cherry Blossom Festival calendar of events

International, state and local dignitaries celebrate 35 years of Macon’s International Cherry Blossom Festival as they conduct the ribbon-cutting to open 2017. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. cherryblossom.com. Noon-1 p.m.

An interactive, walk-through exhibit with more than 200 butterflies. Six different species are represented as guests learn about the butterfly lifecycle as well as how to fix a broken wing. Visitors are offered the opportunity to feed butterflies. Each show is about 15 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; exhibit is open until 8 p.m.

Award-winning puppeteer. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Performers from Kenya tumble, dance, juggle, limbo, hurdle and more. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Experience the beauty of Georgia-based artwork while enjoying complimentary drinks and delicious eats. Presented by the Macon Arts Alliance. Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Free. 478-743-6940. 5-8 p.m.

One hour guided tour featuring actors in costume at graveside who bring to life selected stories from the “Notable and Notorious” tour. Presented by Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy. Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. $11.50; free for ages 10 and younger. 478-742-5328. 6 p.m.

Featuring Echospeed followed by the Velcro Pygmies. Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 6-10 p.m.

A festive, family-friendly evening of bike riding, walking, music and local beer tastings. For all ages and abilities. Bring your bicycle, skates or just your feet. Presented by Bike Walk Macon. Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, from Spring Street to the Otis Redding Bridge. Free. bikewalkmacon.com. 6-8 p.m.

Featuring the Dazzling Diva’s Inspirational Dancers, Aris and Artis, Future Generation and special guests the Georgia Mass Choir. Presented by SMART Inc. (South Macon Arts Revitalization Technology). Willingham Hall, Mercer University. $10 advance, $15 at door. 478-246-3285. 7-9 p.m.

Grab a lantern and stroll along the luminary-lined path from the Visitor Center to the Great Temple Mound; includes interpretive talks and costumed characters. Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. $5 for ages 13 and older; free for ages 12 and younger. 478-752-8257. 7:30-9 p.m.

Take part in a bike ride into Central City Park. Presented by Cycles and Change Macon LLC and Georgia Health and Wellness Festival. Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. Free. cyclesandchange.com. 7-9 a.m.

Enjoy delicious pink pancakes served up by the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. United Building, Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. $5; $2 for ages 5 and younger. 478-751-9180. 7-10:30 a.m.

Four-ball golf tournament. Presented by Macon-Bibb Department of Parks and Recreation. Bowden Golf Course, 3111 Millerfield Road. $210 team of two. maconbibb.us/recreation. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Vendors will be selling handmade or homegrown goods from Middle Georgia. Featuring food trucks, live music and a petting zoo. Presented by Bearfoot Tavern. 543 Plum St. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Local ham radio operators attempt to contact other hams across the US and Canada via shortwave radio. Visitors are welcome. Presented by Macon Amateur Radio Club. Corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Poplar Street. Free. 478-957-2355. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Purchase ducks from Big Brothers Big Sisters, Crisis Line and Safe House and the event website. All of the ducks will be placed in the Ocmulgee River at the same time. The person who purchased the winning duck will take home $1,000. Second and third place ducks also will win prizes. Presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters. Amerson River Park, 2551 North Pierce Drive. $5 per duck. 478-745-3984. 10:30 a.m.-noon.

The festival will kick off with a brunch at the Ruth Hartley Mosely Women’s Center and then roll into outdoor music performances. Historic and music tours are offered and will showcase the legacy of the people and businesses that built the neighborhood. Restaurants will feature “Festival Specials” for attendees. Iconic churches will be open for tours and music. Presented by Cotton Avenue Coalition. Cotton Avenue. Free. 478-742-5084. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Prizes will be awarded to dogs in categories such as Best Looking, Best Dressed, Owner/Dog Lookalike, Best Singer and more. All leashed dogs are welcome. Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area, 6880 Moseley Dixon Road. $3 per person. 478-474-8770. Noon-4 p.m.

An interactive, walk-through exhibit with more than 200 butterflies. Six different species are represented as guests learn about the butterfly lifecycle as well as how to fix a broken wing. Visitors are offered the opportunity to feed butterflies. Each show is about 15 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; exhibit is open until 9 p.m.

Open to anyone who wants to get in on the fun and excitement of old fashioned bed racing, or just come watch the teams race down Cherry Street. Cherry and Third streets. Free. 1-2 p.m.

Award-winning puppeteer. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Watch the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department put their skills to the test. Presented by Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. Cherry Street. Free. cherryblossom.com. 2-3 p.m.

Performers from Kenya tumble, dance, juggle, limbo, hurdle and more. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Military tribute concert. Presented by Atlanta Postal Credit Union and AARP. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. $5; free for children 10 and younger. cherryblossom.com. 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Featuring Kaleigh Courson followed by Jordan Rager. Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 6-10 p.m.

One hour guided tour featuring actors in costume at graveside who bring to life selected stories from the “Notable and Notorious” tour. Presented by Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy. Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. $11.50; free for ages 10 and younger. 478-742-5328. 6 p.m.

Dining and dancing to celebrate 35 years of the International Cherry Blossom Festival. Middle Georgia State University, 100 University Parkway. Sold out. 7-11 p.m.

Grab a lantern and stroll along the luminary-lined path from the Visitor Center to the Great Temple Mound; includes interpretive talks and costumed characters. Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. $5 for ages 13 and older; free for ages 12 and younger. 478-752-8257. 7:30-9 p.m.

Four-ball golf tournament. Presented by Macon-Bibb Department of Parks and Recreation. Bowden Golf Course, 3111 Millerfield Road. $210 team of two. maconbibb.us/recreation. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Celebrate love, beauty and international friendship. Highland Hills Baptist Church, 1370 Briarcliff Road. 11 a.m.-noon.

The festival will kick off with a brunch at the Ruth Hartley Mosely Women’s Center and then roll into outdoor music performances. Historic and music tours are offered will showcase the legacy of the people and businesses that built the neighborhood. Restaurants will feature “Festival Specials” for attendees. Iconic churches will be open for tours and music. Presented by Cotton Avenue Coalition. Cotton Avenue. Free. 478-742-5084. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

An interactive, walk-through exhibit with more than 200 butterflies. Six different species are represented as guests learn about the butterfly lifecycle as well as how to fix a broken wing. Visitors are offered the opportunity to feed butterflies. Each show is about 15 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; exhibit is open until 9 p.m.

Award-winning puppeteer. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Performers from Kenya tumble, dance, juggle, limbo, hurdle and more. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

A scavenger hunt for families and groups that will benefit Family Advancement Ministries in Macon. 778 Mulberry St. $20 per group. 478-745-7165. 2-4 p.m.

Join festival dignitaries for this special Cherry Blossom Festival tradition as they light the ceremonial lantern. Third Street Park. Free. 3-3:30 p.m.

Floats, marching bands, military units, costumed performers, international dignitaries and more. Cherry and Mulberry streets. Free. cherryblossom.com. 4-5:30 p.m.

One-hour guided tour featuring actors in costume at graveside who bring to life selected stories from the “Notable and Notorious” tour. Presented by Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy. Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. $11.50; free for ages 10 and younger. 478-742-5328. 6 p.m.

Masters of Kung Fu perform in a fully choreographed stage production demonstrating their skill, artistry and martial-arts prowess. The production features many forms of Shaolin Kung Fu as well as a look at the daily life of the warriors and their Zen philosophy. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $42.50; $39.50 for ages 18 and younger. 478-301-2933. 6 p.m.

Featuring the A2Z Band. Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 7-9 p.m.

Grab a lantern and stroll along the luminary lined path from the Visitor Center to the Great Temple Mound; includes interpretive talks and costumed characters. Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. $5 for ages 13 and older; free for ages 12 and younger. 478-752-8257. 7:30-9 p.m.

Coca-Cola products and various refreshments from Cherry Blossom Festival sponsors while supplies last, along with entertainers, horse-drawn carriage rides and a special theme each day. Third Street Park. Free. cherryblossom.com. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

An interactive, walk-through exhibit with more than 200 butterflies. Six different species are represented as guests learn about the butterfly lifecycle as well as how to fix a broken wing. Visitors are offered the opportunity to feed butterflies. Each show is about 15 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; exhibit is open until 8 p.m.

Award-winning puppeteer. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Performers from Kenya tumble, dance, juggle, limbo, hurdle and more. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

One-hour guided tour featuring actors in costume at graveside who bring to life selected stories from the “Notable and Notorious” tour. Presented by Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy. Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. $11.50; free for ages 10 and younger. 478-742-5328. 6 p.m.

Military tribute concert. Wesleyan College Porter Auditorium, 4760 Forsyth Road. Free. cherryblossom.com. 7 p.m.

Country and Southern rock. Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free.7-9 p.m.

Featuring the Colony IV Brass Quintet. Riverside United Methodist Church, 735 Pierce Ave. Free. 478-746-9688. 7:30 p.m.

Coca- Cola products and various refreshments from Cherry Blossom Festival sponsors while supplies last, along with entertainers, horse-drawn carriage rides and a special theme each day. Third Street Park. Free. cherryblossom.com. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

An interactive, walk-through exhibit with more than 200 butterflies. Six different species are represented as guests learn about the butterfly lifecycle as well as how to fix a broken wing. Visitors are offered the opportunity to feed butterflies. Each show is about 15 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; exhibit is open until 8 p.m.

Award-winning puppeteer. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Performers from Kenya tumble, dance, juggle, limbo, hurdle and more. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Presented by The Mentors Project. American Red Cross, Holt Avenue. Free. 478-954-4346. 2-3:30 p.m.

One-hour guided tour featuring actors in costume at graveside who bring to life selected stories from the “Notable and Notorious” tour. Presented by Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy. Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. $11.50; free for ages 10 and younger. 478-742-5328. 6 p.m.

The premier musical organization of the Air Force. Call to reserve seats. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Free. 478-301-5470. 7-9 p.m.

Featuring After Hours After 6. Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free.7-9 p.m.

Coca- Cola products and various refreshments from Cherry Blossom Festival sponsors while supplies last, along with entertainers, horse-drawn carriage rides and a special theme each day. Third Street Park. Free. cherryblossom.com. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

An interactive, walk-through exhibit with more than 200 butterflies. Six different species are represented as guests learn about the butterfly lifecycle as well as how to fix a broken wing. Visitors are offered the opportunity to feed butterflies. Each show is about 15 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; exhibit is open until 8 p.m.

Award-winning puppeteer. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Performers from Kenya tumble, dance, juggle, limbo, hurdle and more. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

One hour guided tour featuring actors in costume at graveside who bring to life selected stories from the “Notable and Notorious” tour. Presented by Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy. Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. $11.50; free for ages 10 and younger. 478-742-5328. 6 p.m.

With Just Friends and AJ the DJ. Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 6-9 p.m.

Presented by Riverside United Methodist Church. Riverside Methodist Church, 735 Pierce Ave. $10. 7-9 p.m.

Featuring the emerging trends of spring on a runway filled with celebrity guest models, local fashionistas, Cherry Blossom Festival royalty and more; coordinated by Mark Ballard. Anderson Conference Center, 5171 Eisenhower Parkway. $40. cherryblossom.com. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Coca- Cola products and various refreshments from Cherry Blossom Festival sponsors while supplies last, along with entertainers, horse-drawn carriage rides and a special theme each day. Third Street Park. Free. cherryblossom.com. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

An interactive, walk-through exhibit with more than 200 butterflies. Six different species are represented as guests learn about the butterfly lifecycle as well as how to fix a broken wing. Visitors are offered the opportunity to feed butterflies. Each show is about 15 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; exhibit is open until 8 p.m.

Award-winning puppeteer. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Performers from Kenya tumble, dance, juggle, limbo, hurdle and more. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

One hour guided tour featuring actors in costume at graveside who bring to life selected stories from the “Notable and Notorious” tour. Presented by Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy. Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. $11.50; free for ages 10 and younger. 478-742-5328. 6 p.m.

Featuring the Charlie Fog Band performing the music of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia. Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, Central City Park. Free. 7-10 p.m.

Coca- Cola products and various refreshments from Cherry Blossom Festival sponsors while supplies last, along with entertainers, horse-drawn carriage rides and a special theme each day. Third Street Park. Free. cherryblossom.com. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

An interactive, walk-through exhibit with more than 200 butterflies. Six different species are represented as guests learn about the butterfly lifecycle as well as how to fix a broken wing. Visitors are offered the opportunity to feed butterflies. Each show is about 15 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; exhibit is open until 8 p.m.

Award-winning puppeteer. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Performers from Kenya tumble, dance, juggle, limbo, hurdle and more. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

One hour guided tour featuring actors in costume at graveside who bring to life selected stories from the “Notable and Notorious” tour. Presented by Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy. Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. $11.50; free for ages 10 and younger. 478-742-5328. 6 p.m.

Featuring El Kartel and More. Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 7-10 p.m.

Grab a lantern and stroll along the luminary lined path from the Visitor Center to the Great Temple Mound; includes interpretive talks and costumed characters. Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. $5 for ages 13 and older; free for ages 12 and younger. 478-752-8257. 7:30-9 p.m.

Enjoy delicious pink pancakes served up by the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. United Building, Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. $5; $2 for ages 5 and younger. 478-751-9180. 7-10:30 a.m.

Adventure Race with more than 100 pits and obstacles. Race as a family, compete as a team. All proceeds benefit the children at Hephzibah Children’s Home. Hephzibah Children’s Home, 6601 Zebulon Road. Through March 31: $80 for 7k, $70 for 5k, $20 for mini; race day: $90 for 7k, $80 for 5k, $30 for mini. maconmudrun.com. 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; Mini Mud 1k starts at about 2:30 p.m.

Featuring gourmet food trucks from around the South. Purchase delicious food while enjoying music and on-site beer sales. Third Street. Free admission. cherryblossom.com. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Featuring hundreds of vendors from across the country. Presented by the Middle Georgia Art Association. Mulberry Street. Free admission. middlegeorgiaart.org. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

An interactive, walk-through exhibit with more than 200 butterflies. Six different species are represented as guests learn about the butterfly lifecycle as well as how to fix a broken wing. Visitors are offered the opportunity to feed butterflies. Each show is about 15 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; exhibit is open until 9 p.m.

Award-winning puppeteer. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Performers from Kenya tumble, dance, juggle, limbo, hurdle and more. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Featuring George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Mavis Staples, Chuck Leavell and the Randall Bramblett Band, JD McPherson and Me and Molly. Rain or shine. Cotton Avenue and Poplar Street. $20 advance; $25 day of. cherryblossom.com. 3 p.m. gates open.

Featuring Harold E. Thomas and Danger Zone, Tyrus Turner and Joey Beanz Little. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 6-10 p.m.

One-hour guided tour featuring actors in costume at graveside who bring to life selected stories from the “Notable and Notorious” tour. Presented by Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy. Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. $11.50; free for ages 10 and younger. 478-742-5328. 6 p.m.

Grab a lantern and stroll along the luminary lined path from the Visitor Center to the Great Temple Mound; includes interpretive talks and costumed characters. Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. $5 for ages 13 and older; free for ages 12 and younger. 478-752-8257. 7:30-9 p.m.

Featuring gourmet food trucks from around the South. Purchase delicious food while enjoying music and on-site beer sales. Third Street. Free admission. cherryblossom.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Featuring hundreds of vendors from across the country. Presented by the Middle Georgia Art Association. Mulberry Street. Free admission. middlegeorgiaart.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

An interactive, walk-through exhibit with more than 200 butterflies. Six different species are represented as guests learn about the butterfly lifecycle as well as how to fix a broken wing. Visitors are offered the opportunity to feed butterflies. Each show is about 15 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; exhibit is open until 9 p.m.

Award-winning puppeteer. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. Show times: 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Performers from Kenya tumble, dance, juggle, limbo, hurdle and more. Each show lasts about 20-25 minutes. Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Benefit for Centenary Community Ministries. Presented by Centenary Community Ministries Inc. 1290 College St. $20 individual; $150 table. 478-742-8926. 3 p.m.

Family fun featuring live music and tethered hot air balloon rides. Concessions available or bring a cooler of snacks and soft drinks. Fireworks at dusk. Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road. Free admission. cherryblossom.com. 4 p.m.

one hour guided tour featuring actors in costume at graveside who bring to life selected stories from the “Notable and Notorious” tour. Presented by Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy. Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. $11.50; free for ages 10 and younger. 478-742-5328. 6 p.m.

Featuring the Fabulous Boomers Band. Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 7-9 p.m.

Grab a lantern and stroll along the luminary lined path from the Visitor Center to the Great Temple Mound; includes interpretive talks and costumed characters. Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. $5 for ages 13 and older; free for ages 12 and younger. 478-752-8257. 7:30-9 p.m.

This story was originally published March 14, 2017 at 9:01 AM with the headline "Cherry Blossom Festival calendar of events."