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Vendors, events at Wilkes-Barre Cherry Blossom Festival

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Wilkes-Barre’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival is happening. Find out the events and vendors that will be there this weekend.

The annual Cherry Blossom Festival will take place Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Kirby Park, on Market Street.

The event will include over 40 food and retail vendors, amusement rides and games, and live entertainment.

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Events for Saturday, April 26

Funeral of Pope Francis drew thousands to say farewell

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(NewsNation) — The funeral of Pope Francis took place Saturday in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, drawing around 200,000 people who bid farewell, according to the Vatican. The service started at 4 a.m. EDT Saturday, beginning with prayer and song.

Francis' body laid in state for three days at St. Peter's Basilica since Wednesday.

Proceedings and plans for his final resting place were simpler than those of previous popes.

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