Come enjoy the kick off for Otaku Smash Fest! Watch taiko drummers, performers and cosplayers make their way through Balboa Park celebrating the arts of Japanese Pop Culture!
Date: Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Time: 10:00am
Location: Fountain by the Science Fleet Center
Looking for Cosplay Designers and Artist!
The Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum would like to invite members of the community to be a part of this wonderful event! Know your way around a thread and needle? Come apply to design and create the cosplay for the parade. If you’re interested, please follow the steps below:
Fill out the out application below
Email education@niwa.org photo references of cosplay you’ve done.
Your application status will be emailed within 1-2 weeks of being submitted. Any questions can be relayed to Alex Horn at education@niwa.org.
Looking for Performers!
We’re looking for performers and taiko drummers for this parade. To be a part of it, submit the application below. Your application status will be emailed within 1-2 weeks of being submitted. Any questions can be relayed to Alex Horn at education@niwa.org.