Get ready to party with O.A.R. and Boyz II Men, the headliners for the 2025 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival.
The free music festival will take place on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30 at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road.
Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival draws tens of thousands of music lovers to the city each year.
O.A.R. started playing together in 1996 in Rockville, Md. Now a multi-platinum-selling band, members put on an exhilarating live show, repeatedly selling out legendary venues like Madison Square Garden thanks to their devoted fans. Their top-selling songs include “Shattered (Turn the Car Around)” and “Crazy Game of Poker.”
Boyz II Men is a legendary R&B vocal group from Philadelphia, who became popular in the 1990s. Their biggest hits include “End of the Road” and “Motown Philly.” With four Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Boyz II Men was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the R&B Music Hall of Fame.
Tentative Concert Schedule
Saturday, March 29:
O.A.R 4:30 p.m.
Gavin DeGraw 3 p.m.
Jupiter Coyote 1:45 p.m
Colton Bowlin 12:45 p.m
Elijah Johnston 12 p.m
Sunday, March 30:
Boyz II Men 4:30 p.m.
SWITCHFOOT 3 p.m.
Pop 2000 Tour 1:45 p.m.
The Calling 1p.m.
Parker Polhill 12:30 p.m.
“Once again the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival is offering the community the best concert around the state,” said Brookhaven Mayor John Park. “It’s one of my favorite times of year – getting out and enjoying the music, crafts, and fun in Blackburn Park with my fellow residents and neighbors.”
In addition to the music, this year’s festival brings back favorites such as the Splash Artists’ Market, Kidz Zone, Pet World, Classic Car Show, and Food Trucks. The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom 5K will take place on Saturday, March 22.
In light of the number of visitors to the city, Brookhaven Police Department has been allotted an additional $105,610 for security this year.
Outdoor festivals in Georgia have recently increased security after 14 people were killed in New Orleans, La., on New Year’s Eve when U.S. Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, drove a rental truck into a crowd at a high speed.
“The Brookhaven Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone attending this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival. In preparation for the event, we have implemented a comprehensive security plan that includes an increased number of uniformed officers throughout the festival grounds,” said Brookhaven Police Chief Brandon Gurley.
Gurley added that a heightened sense of situational awareness will guide all security operations, supported by elevated observation towers to enhance visibility and response capabilities. Increased numbers of police officers will be on foot and in patrol vehicles managing traffic flow, shuttle drop offs, and pedestrian safety.
“Access control measures and safety structures have been strategically placed to support secure entry and exit points, manage pedestrian flow, and help prevent unauthorized vehicular access,” Gurley said.
According to BPD, parking near Blackburn Park is restricted. Festival attendees are encouraged to ride MARTA to the Brookhaven/Oglethorpe stop and catch a free shuttles to the festival. Shuttles will run from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Rideshares should drop off and pick up at Cambridge Square, 2036 Johnson Ferry Road, Brookhaven.
“These proactive measures reflect our continued commitment to public safety and our collaboration with our partners to provide a secure and enjoyable environment for all attendees,” Gurley said.
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