Now Recruiting Participants for the 2026 Yonezawa Uesugi Festival Opening Ceremony
“Folk Dance Parade” & “Stage Events”
We are now inviting participants to join the Folk Dance Parade and Stage Events at the Opening Ceremony of the Yonezawa Uesugi Festival on Wednesday, April 29 (National Holiday), 2026.
Let’s celebrate the arrival of spring in Yonezawa by energizing the opening of the Uesugi Festival with a vibrant folk dance parade and lively stage performances!
In addition, the “Shin Hanagasa Ondo” will be revived for the first time in 25 years, bringing even more excitement to the parade.
We look forward to your participation!
【Folk Dance Parade】
Date & Time:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (National Holiday)
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (scheduled)
Venue:
From the Former Yoneori Kaikan Hall to the plaza in front of Denkoku no Mori (scheduled)
Details:
Alternating parade performances of “Shin Hanagasa Ondo” and “Hanagasa Ondo”
Participation Fee:
Free of charge
Practice Sessions:
April 9, 16, and 23 (Every Thursday)
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Yonezawa City Gymnasium
【Stage Events】
Date & Time:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (National Holiday)
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (scheduled)
Venue:
Special stage in front of Denkoku no Mori
Details:
Performances such as singing and dancing, as well as traditional local arts including folk songs and taiko drumming
Participation Fee:
Free of charge
Other Information:
If there are a large number of applicants, participating groups may be selected and adjusted accordingly.
【Application & Inquiries】
Application Period:
Friday, February 27 – Thursday, March 19, 2026
How to Apply:
Please complete the designated “Participation Application Form” and submit it to the festival secretariat below.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be in good health.
Application Form:
Download from the official Yonezawa Uesugi Festival website or obtain it from the secretariat below.
Application & Secretariat Contact:
Yonezawa Four Seasons Festival Committee
c/o Yonezawa Tourism & Convention Association
1-4-13 Marunouchi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata 992-0052, Japan
Tel: +81-238-22-9607
Fax: +81-238-22-2042
