May

Events	Dates	Contacts	Venues	Details
Minato Festival The Yokohama Parade International Fancy-Dress Parade	May 3rd	Yokohama Chamber of Commerce TEL045-671-7423	Yamashita Park - New Port Area - Bashamichi - Isezaki-cho Area	A glamorous parade opening the Minato Festival. Enjoy the colorful float, marching bands, lion & dragon dance performance, and many other Yokohama-esque performances. The parade starts from Yamashita Park and ends at Isezaki-cho. The course is 3.8km long.
Ice Cream Anniversary Bashamichi March	Early May	Bashamichi Shopping Avenue TEL045-641-4068	Bashamichi Shopping Avenue	On May 9th, 1869, ice cream was sold for the first time in Japan at Bashamichi, Yokohama. For this reason, May 9th is commemorated as an anniversary for the first ice cream served in Japan. Events take place along the Bashamichi street. On the day, "Bashamichi Ice (cream)" is served for free.
Shoumyouji Temple Takigi Noh	Early May	Kanazawa Ward Office TEL045-788-7804	Shoumyouji Temple	Shoumyouji Temple is one of the most popular temples in Yokohama. During the event, a Noh stage surrounded with bonfires are built where Japanese arts like Noh and Kyogen (classical comedic drama) are performed. The inside of the temple is illuminated, emphasizing the subtle and profound contours. (18:00 - 21:00)
Yokohama Port Opening Anniversary Bazaar	Late May to Early Jun.	Yokohama Port Opening Anniversary Bazaar Executive Committee TEL045-651-4547	Yokohama Park	A traditional bazaar since 1920. There will be the Great Plant Fair as well as booths of clothing, sundries, and food aligned in Yokohama Park.
Yokohama Dragon Boat Race	Late May to Early Jun.	NPO Yokohama International Dragon Boat Association TEL045-261-1163	Yamashita Park Seaborne Area	The Dragon Boat Race is a race of boats shaped like dragons. Each boat consists of a crew of 15 to 20 members. Dragon boats pursuing the landscape of Yokohama are a unique view of Yokohama. At the event, you can also enjoy great food and cold beer at food stands. There will be performances by brass bands and amateur bands on the stage, which add to the festive mood.