15 montague street Allen Ginsberg Ginsberg (1926 97) cleared the way for the eventual Gay Liberation Movement by openly

Cherry Blossom Festival Japantown (see p99) comes spectacularly to life when the cherry trees blossom. Traditional arts and crafts, taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations, and dancing, as well as delicious Japanese food make this one of the city s favorite celebrations. There s also a colorful and impressive parade. d Two weekends in Apr

Allen Ginsberg Ginsberg (1926 97) cleared 15 montague street the way for the eventual 15 montague street Gay Liberation Movement 15 montague street by openly declaring his homosexuality in his literary milestone Howl, first unveiled to the public 15 montague street in 1955 (see p37). His epic poem soon attracted charges of obscenity in the buttoned-down, witch- hunting 1950s. Ginsberg s spiritual mysticism also set the tone for the Hippie Movement.