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Bloomfest at Newark's Branch Brook Park
Danielle Berman Spring has sprung in Northern New Jersey. This winter was a rough one, so it's no surprise that North Jerseyans came in droves to Newark's Branch Brook Park for this year's Bloomfest.
Last year's announcement of the addition of 1,000 cherry blossom trees brought the total park count to 5,000. Yes, Newark has Washington, D.C. beat; there are approximately only 3,750 trees on display at the Tidal Basin.
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Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Danielle Berman The south end of Branch Brook Park offers stunning views of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart: the fifth-largest cathedral in the United States.
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It all began in 1927...
Danielle Berman A bit of history: In 1895, Branch Brook Park was the first county park opened for public use in the U.S. In 1927, Caroline Bamberger Fuld (sister of Louis Bamberger, the founder of now-defunct Bamberber's department store in Newark) donated 2,000 Japanese cherry blossom trees, starting the vast collection that stands today. Now at a sprawling 360-acres with 4,000+ cherry blossom trees, Branch Brook Park attracts over 10,000 visitors each April.
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No Soup For You
Danielle Berman The food trucks were out in full effect. Longest line? The Original Soupman.
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Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe
Danielle Berman The crowd was entranced by this performance from the Cobu Taiko Drum & Dance Troupe.
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