The National Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled for April 7-14, 2012.

Please help us to congratulate CSS’s 2012 Cherry Blossom Princess, Melissa Medina.  

Nomination Information

A candidate must be a U.S. citizen and between 19 -24 years old and the individual selected is expected to attend all activities for the week-long festival in Washington, DC. If you are interested in nominating a candidate for this year’s California Cherry Blossom Princess, please send a short statement about the candidate and a one-page resume to info@californiastatesociety.com.

For additional details regarding the Cherry Blossom Princess and her responsibilities, you may check the following website:  http://statesocieties.org/PrincessProgram.aspx.  The 2012 festival will be special, as it marks the 100^th anniversary of the cherry blossoms.

2012 CA Cherry Blossom Princess

Melissa Medina is California’s 2012 Cherry Blossom Princess. Melissa attended high school in Burbank and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 2011.

Currently, Melissa is living in Washington, D.C. and working for Congressman Ed Royce.  Melissa was nominated by Congressman Royce.

As California’s Cherry Blossom Princess, Melissa will represent California in a week’s worth of events, including the Grand Ball and the Cherry Blossom Princess Parade.

History of the Cherry Blossom Festival

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring celebration in Washington, D.C., commemorating the March 27, 1912, gift of Japanese cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington. Mayor Ozaki donated the trees in an effort to enhance the growing friendship between the United States and Japan and also celebrate the continued close relationship between the two nations.

Entrance & Tickets

There are events throughout the week, many of which are open to the public.  CSS is hoping to host an event celebrating our 2012 selection, so check back for details. 

Feedback from CSS Members

“For me, joining the California State Society was a perfect taste of California away from home. It’s an easy way to meet new friends, find out about new positions, and make future contacts. The Ahhhscar Night and Cherry Blossom Events are some of my favorite in DC!” ~Jamie Findlater

Contact Information

For more information about the California State Society, please email info@californiastatesociety.com. To RSVP for a CSS event, please email rsvp@californiastatesociety.com.

For more information about or suggestions regarding the Cherry Blossom Celebration, please contact Gwen Brown at (202) 549-0844.