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Cherry Festival Returns To San Leandro

A parade, farmer's market, live music and plenty of fun ruled the day celebrating San Leandro's rich history with its favorite fruit.

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A cherry red hot rod sits in front of Rocky's Charcoal Grill on Estudillo Avenue during San Leandro's Cherry Festival Saturday, June 3.
A cherry red hot rod sits in front of Rocky's Charcoal Grill on Estudillo Avenue during San Leandro's Cherry Festival Saturday, June 3. (Maureen Casey Ewer. Used with permission.)

SAN LEANDRO, CA — The San Leandro Cherry Festival is returned to the city after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and this year’s event brought a strong sense of community identity and pride to the San Leandro community, organizers said.

Oakland Scavenger Co. was just one of many parade participants during the San Leandro Cherry Festival Parade held in San Leandro, Saturday, June. 3. Maureen Casey Ewer photo. Used with permission.
The always popular Cherry Festival Parade, which has honored San Leandro’s heritage as the former cherry-growing capital of the region since 1909, stepped off in downtown San Leandro on Saturday, June 3, along Parrot Street and East 14th Street shortly after 10 a.m.
This well-dressed duck enjoying a tasty beverage in a golf cart was just one of many parade participants during the San Leandro Cherry Festival Parade held in San Leandro, Saturday, June. 3. Maureen Casey Ewer photo. Used with permission.
Other events throughout the day included live music and entertainment, games, vendors, food, drinks and much more.
The San Leandro Art Association's tent offering a free craft for kids was a popular stop during the San Leandro Cherry Festival Saturday, June 3. Maureen Casey Ewers photo. Used with permission.
After the parade, attendees were invited to explore historic downtown San Leandro, enjoy lunch, and support local businesses.
A worker at the Gotelli Farms Booth at the Farmers Market during the San Leandro Cherry Festival hands a bag of cherries to an eager customer Saturday, June 3. Maureen Casey Ewer photo. Used with permission.
One highlight of the day was the special Farmers’ Market at its new location – San Leandro Main Library, featuring plenty of cherries.

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