Event has ended】Enjoy the summer in Saitama at the 37th Spark Carnival of the Omiya Summer Festival.

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Omiya Summer Festival: The 37th Spark Carnival Image: ©️ Saitama Tourism International Association

Saitama City Summer Festival, Spark Carnival!

The Spark Carnival will be held again in 2024!
The Omiya Summer Festival is a major event that decorates the summer in Omiya, and each unique festival is held in grand style. The seven festivals, "Nakasendo Miyahara Festival," "Nishiguchi Summer Festival," "Spark Carnival," "Nakasendo Festival," "Higashiomiya Summer Festival," "Omiya Nisshin Tanabata Festival," and "Iga Fan Festival Festival," make up the summer festival of the Omiya area in Saitama City.
Omiya Summer Festival, the 37th Spark Carnival Image: ©️ Saitama Tourism International Association

What is Spark Carnival?

The Spark Carnival features a samba team in costumes symbolizing the samba culture that enlivens the parade, and a portable shrine of the local town council. There will also be yosakoi dancing, a "braid" parade, stage events, taiko drum performances, and more!
In addition, performances by the Saitama Sakae Junior & Senior High School Marching Band/Baton Club and the Saitama City Firefighting Band will liven up the summer in Omiya!
Omiya Summer Festival: The 37th Spark Carnival Image: ©️ Saitama Tourism International Association
Omiya Summer Festival: The 37th Spark Carnival Image: ©️ Saitama Tourism International Association

History and Origin of Spark Carnival

The "Spark Carnival" began as a way to liven up the summer festival in conjunction with the redevelopment of the west exit of JR Omiya Station. It is a powerful and enthusiastic "Citizens' Festival" consisting of a Japanese traditional event of portable shrines and samba and other Japanese and Western performances!

Please come to the lively "Omiya Summer Festival" ！！！！

Outline of the 37th Spark Carnival, Omiya Summer Festival

2024 Omiya Summer Festival East and West Poster: ©️ Saitama Tourism International Association
Date & Time] August 1, 2024 (Thursday) 17:00-22:00
* The festival will be held rain or shine (some changes or cancellations)
[Venue] Around the west exit of Omiya Station
[Access] A short walk from the west exit of Omiya Station
* All images in the article were provided by Saitama Tourism International Association.
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