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PASTA ON POPLAR MARCH 27; TICKETS $75; BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND STREETS Revel in an exquisite harvest-table dining experience. Enjoy beautiful decor by Canaan Marshall, music, and cocktails under the stars. WIENER DOG RACE MARCH 28; FREE; CHERRY STREET Dachshund dogs will be racing down Cherry Street for the title of "Fastest Wiener Dog in Middle Georgia!" There will be a best- dressed contest that is sure to start the day off with lots of smiles. BED RACE MARCH 28; FREE; CHERRY STREET Chuckle if you will, but these speed machines are serious! The Bed Race is open to anyone who wants to get in on the fun and excitement of old- fashioned bed racing. FIESTA BALL MARCH 28; TICKETS $100; MACON CITY AUDITORIUM Join us to celebrate in the theme of one of this year's featured nations, Mexico. Enjoy decorations by Canaan Marshall and delicious dishes by Cast Iron Catering. CHERRY BLOSSOM PARADE MARCH 29; FREE Fantastic floats, marching bands, military units, costumed performers, international dignitaries and more combine to transform an already beautifully historic downtown into a dazzling showpiece. THIRD STREET PARK FESTIVITIES EVERY WEEKDAY; FREE; BETWEEN CHERRY AND MULBERRY STREETS Every day is a new way to experience Macon, featuring multiple entertainers and a special theme daily. GEORGIA ON MY MIND APRIL 2; FREE; PORTER AUDITORIUM Enjoy an evening of old sweet songs featuring Georgia music from the Middle Georgia Concert Band! MOVIE NIGHT APRIL 3; FREE; THE GREEN AT WESLEYAN COLLEGE Bring a lawn chair and a cooler to join us for a "Frozen 2" under the stars! Enjoy food trucks, face painting, balloon twisters, the Game Time Entertainment truck, "Frozen" characters and inflatables. FOOD TRUCK FRENZY APRIL 4 & 5; FREE; THIRD STREET BETWEEN CHERRY AND MULBERRY STREETS Enjoy live music and gourmet food trucks from around the South featuring the latest culinary trends. TUNES AND BALLOONS APRIL 5; $5 AND CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER ARE FREE; MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY Grab a lawn chair and a cooler, then celebrate the Festival finale for the whole family with live music featuring Macon Pops, inflatables for the kids, tethered hot air balloon rides and fireworks! CENTRAL CITY PARK The Festival at Central City Park is the heart and hub of the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. Central City Park features 10 days of thrilling midway rides, exciting attractions, spectacular shows, free nightly concert series and crave-worthy food. MEET AND GREET WITH SPIDER-MAN MARCH 29 MEET AND GREET WITH CAPTAIN AMERICA MARCH 30 MEET AND GREET WITH BLACK PANTHER APRIL 1 JURASSIC KINGDOM DINOSAUR SHOW DAILY SHOWS AQUATIC ACROBATIC SHOW DAILY SHOWS ARCY STREET ARTIST DAILY LIVE PAINTING macon macon Celebrating the good life & great stories magazine MACON MAGAZINE CELEBRATES 39 YEARS OF THE PINKEST PARTY ON EARTH For complete events listing, ticket information, hours and more info, visit cherryblossom.com.