District 15 City Councilmember Tim McOskers office.

Expression of GratitudeCelebrating Japanese and Japanese American culture.a wide array of community-sponsored activities will take place.

The Grand Parade will follow on Aug.declared the official beginning of Nisei Week 2025.Seven Queen Candidates Introduced; Festival Embraces Theme of GratitudeBy TOMOKO NAGAIRAFU STAFF WRITERThe 83rd Nisei Week Festival officially started on July 13 with an opening ceremony held at the Japanese American National Museums Daniel K.

Members of the Bando troupe will lead the parade dance procession.Casey Mariko Kuramoto and Megan Ayumi Miyamoto.

culminating with the Ondo Public Street Dancing and Closing Ceremony.

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