The Orange County Cherry Blossom Festival is coming up in Huntington Beach.

The three-day festival is a springtime celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture that is a tradition in the community.

Highlights will include the Sakura Night Market with lots of food and drinks to try, entertainment, activities, art and cultural performances.

The festival helps fund an international student exchange program between Huntington Beach and its sister city, Anjo, Japan.

If you go

When: 5 to 10 p.m. on April 14; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on April 15; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 16

Where: 7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach

Information: occbfest.com