Celebrations

Morgan Hill 4th of July Fireworks, Freedom Fest & Parade
A great occasion to salute your Independence only a 30-minute drive from Downtown San Jose

New Year's Eve in San Antonio
San Antonio welcomes the New Year with parties, fireworks, and plenty of entertainment

Christmas Markets in Prague
Immerse yourself in the festive magic of a medieval town

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
For over eight decades, the Christmas Tree at the Rockefeller Center has stood as a holiday beacon for New Yorkers

Lisbon Christmas Markets
Immerse yourself in Lisbon's festive atmosphere with holiday markets and seasonal attractions

May Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución de Mayo)
Witness Independence Day in Buenos Aires!

Inti Raymi Festival
This ancient religious ritual survived till today and represents the most famous festival in Cusco

Pensacola Mardi Gras
A vibrant celebration with over 150 years of history

Qoyllur Rit'i or Star Snow Festival
Thousands of pilgrims walk to the foots of Andes to welcome new circle of life or honor the Lord

La Fiesta Grande de Andacollo
December marks the peak of colorful religious celebrations held monthly in Andacollo

Songkran Water Festival (Thai New Year)
Thai New Year lasts for at least three days, depending on the region, and is one of the most joyful celebrations of the new year worldwide

Indigenous New Year or We Tripantu
Mapuche Indians along with other Chilean indigenous nations celebrate their traditions in June

Scheveningen New Year’s Dive—Nieuwjaarsduik
A typical Dutch tradition with a chilly turn!

La Sciuta di San Sebastiano
The celebration of San Sebastiano in Sicily can easily top every patron saint festival in the whole Italy

Saint Agata Festival
The celebration of the Catania martyr is one of the central events in this region of Sicily

Christmas Holidays in Cusco
Summer heat is not an obstacle to celebrate Christmas and drink hot chocolate

Virgen del Carmen
Towns of Paucartambo and Pisac near Cusco are home to a festival dedicated to Virgen del Carmen, a ceremony well worth attending

Easter Explosion of the Cart (Lo Scoppio del Carro)
Easter in Florence is memorable for splendid fireworks display

SantaCon
Streets and pubs of San Francisco are taken by joyful drunken Santas

Busójárás
The 500-year-old traditions with bonfires and parades of fearsome monsters unfold on the bank of the Danube, making one of the strangest and most unforgettable events in Hungary

Thaipusam
Hindu devotees dance with heavy and prickly kavadis decorated with flowers and peacock feathers and pour life-giving milk to honour Murugan

Festa del Redentore in Venice
Enjoy the fireworks from one of the many gondolas in St. Mark's Basin

Yom HaShoah Siren
Empathize with the locals over the darkest pages in the world's history

Holy Week (Semana Santa) & Easter
Feel the beauty of traditional ceremonies and taste delicious foods

The Ba' Game
When charged up Uppies and Doonies fight for the leather trophy ball, the townspeople protect their dwellings with wooden barricades

Makha Bucha Day
One of the holiest days for Buddhists, celebrates the day when 1250 disciples of Buddha gathered for his preaching. The holiday includes one of the most spectacular ceremonies in Buddhism

New Year Celebrations in Vágur
The festivities involve throwing torches on the wooden boats, carrying flags, putting up the gates, and singing

Holi Festival
If your life seems grey and you are looking for more color, check out Goa's Holi Festival

Meditation during Buddhist Holidays
Calm your mind and practice wholesome meditation in a Lao Buddhist temple

Tet or Lunar New Year
The most famous and most important holiday in Vietnam that brings lots of joy and happiness to people

Dervish Dancing Performance
Take a glance of one of the most impressive performances of Cappadocia's best whirling dancers

Fiesta del Gran Poder
The Lord delights in watching Bolivians trying to outdance one another to please the Gran Poder

Festival de Barriletes Gigantes or Day of the Dead Kite Festival
Giant flamboyant hand-made kites embody the millennia-old tradition of communicating with the dead

Fiesta de Santo Tomás
In honour of this Catholic Saint, Guatemalans perform a traditional indigenous dance

Pi Mai or Songkran—Lao New Year & Water Festival
No fireworks or fancy family dinners, but rather a temple worship, splashing water, and street food

Corpus Christi
It is a colorful ceremony parading through the streets of Cusco, celebrating both Catholic and Inca tradition

Fiesta De Las Cruces
This festival represents a special religious tradition of carrying decorated crosses up the hill

Day of the Skulls, or Día de las Ñatitas
A remarkable mixture of pagan and Christian traditions turns into sombre but festive celebration of skull in the city of La Paz

Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Antigua
Deemed world's greatest Easter Week Festival, local celebrations amaze with fervent and colorful ceremonies

Epiphany and La Befana
Learn about the legend of La Befana during the National Holiday Epiphany

Try a Guinea Pig or Cuy
An offer of a guinea pig plate is the highest privilege in Bolivia, and refusal is unacceptable!

Yom Kippur
Streets and roads are empty—the whole country is celebrating Yom Kippur, the holiday of atonement and forgiveness

Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
An unforgettable Taiwanese tradition in which thousands of bright lanterns light up the Pingxi sky!

York Christmas Market
We're happy to present to you one of the most magical Christmas markets in the world

Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market
Ravennaschlucht Christmas Market is a one-of-a-kind Christmas market that will impress you

Winter in Bukovel
The largest ski resort in Eastern Europe has everything for a perfect holiday

Traditional Fishing with Nego-Chin Boats
The people in Provence are very protective of their traditions and this annual event is a good example

Inti Raymi or Aymara New Year
The two-faced and twelve-horned Aya Uma and dancing circles worship sun and nature through ancient Aymara rituals

Khmer New Year's Day
Khmer New Year's Day is the happiest time in Cambodia when people wish each other peace, happiness, and prosperity

Mayan Pole Flyer Dancing or El Baile del Palo Volador
Stunning air dancers resemble circus acrobats, but in fact, this is a part of Guatemala's ancient Mayan cultural heritage

Tribute in Light
The solemn annual commemoration of the victims of 9/11 attack lights up the sky

New Year Bears
Crowds of bears dance, growl, roll, die, and then resurrect in the snowy Romanian streets

Cycling around Mont Ventoux
Explore villages, olive groves, vineyards, and other wonders in the Mont Ventoux region

Fiesta de la Cruz
Instead of oppressive sadness, the cross and crucifixion is commemorated through vivid costumed dances

Westman Islands Camping Festival (Þjóðhátíð)
A great festival that mixes music, drinking, eating and a little romance

Boun Bang Fai or Rocket Festival
For just the right amount of rain try the Lao way and send off a rocket to the god of rain

Oktoberfest
The most famous beer festival in the world welcomes everyone to enjoy Bavarian culture, rivers of beer, and great traditional cuisine

Independence Day
“Hira Gasy” or musical presentation of Malagasy folklore is the highlight of the Independence Day celebration

Holi Festival
A Hindu festival celebrated with lots of colors and picturesque traditions

Bristol Christmas Market
Feel the English holiday vibe at this Christmas market

Cleveland 4th of July Events & Fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day with the most amazing pyrotechnic displays in Northeast Ohio

The Feast of Archangel Michael
The celebration in honour of St. Michael offers spectacular events and fireworks

Húsvéti Locsolkodás (or Wet Monday)
'I was walking in a green forest, I saw a blue violet, it had started to wilt, may I sprinkle it?' – this is what the men ask the women on this holiday before sprinkling them with water

Holy Week & Easter
Join thousands of cheerful people in Easter celebrations

El Paso 4th of July Fireworks, Parade & Events
Rejoice in multiple entertaining events El Paso has prepared for you on the 4th of July

Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter
Venezuela's tropical Holy Week celebrations will add spirituality to your vacation

Quema del Diablo or Burning the Devil
As the clock strikes 6, the townspeople of Guatemala City leave their homes to set the devil on fire

Bridgwater Carnival
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is a huge illuminated carnival that can surely take your breath away

Easter in Ukraine
Ukrainian traditions will keep you full and entertained during the brightest feast of Easter

Provo Freedom Festival
America's Freedom Festival at Provo impresses and makes you want to visit it again

Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic
A popular way to celebrate America's Independence Day with good music, famous performers, and a relaxed atmosphere

Diablos de Yare
An 18th-century Venezuelan tradition became one of the world's most colorful carnivals

St. Patrick's Day Festival & Parade
Join the best-in-class celebration of Irish national heritage

Lomisoba
A mixture of pagan and Christian traditions, Lomisoba is a colorful insight into Georgian culture

New Year's Eve
Celebrate the best New Year of your life in a Swedish winter wonderland

Bavaria Christmas Markets
Treat yourself to a once-in-a-lifetime experience: see the extra special Christmas markets of Bavaria!

Christmas Markets in the Netherlands
The Netherlands Christmas markets are about to impress you with the variety of festive stalls and dazzling lights

Anthrocon Furry Convention
You're welcome to become a part of the premier furry convention, with or without a costume

Firefly Watching
Discover natural Christmas trees in mangrove forests

Vintage Trains and Buses
It must be programmed in human nature to feel some nostalgy for yesteryear—New York's vintage train on Christmas provides a chance to soothe that pain

Kadayawan Festival
A celebration of life and gratefulness—that's what this festival is about

All Souls Weekend in Tucson
Join the massive procession and colorful celebration to remember the dead

New Year's Eve
Usher in the New Year in Hawaii with a festive vibe and some authentic bliss

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Experience Philly's favorite winter tradition on Penn's Landing

Virgen de los Desamparados
A vibrant religious festivity dedicated to the patron of the city of Valencia

Lviv Christmas Markets
Absorb the smells and sounds of Ukrainian Christmas across cozy holiday villages

New Year's Eve in Istanbul
If you think there's nothing to do in Istanbul on New Year's Eve, let us prove you wrong!

Fiesta de La Tirana
The evil spirits are scared off by the rhythms of the devils' dance

Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
Don't miss the city's biggest and most colourful festival!

Krampus in the Czech Republic
Accompanied by Saint Nicholas, but comes to naughty children

Krasna Malanka (Ukrainian New Year’s Eve)
A bizarre pagan show with straw bears, gypsies, and evil spirits occurs every winter in a small Bukovyna village

Trier Christmas Market
Enjoy Christmas shopping and Advent events in the most romantic setting worldwide!

Arlington Heights 4th of July Parades, Events & Festival
Feel the real American patriotism at this Independence Day festival

Hogueras de San Juan
Light up some bonfires, enjoy fireworks, and celebrate the shortest night of the year

Sankthans
Huge bonfires are lit to ward off evil witches while Norwegians are getting married for fun during the midnight sun

Festino di Santa Rosalia
The patron saint of Palermo who once saved the city is honored by a grandiose celebration

New Year's Eve Fireworks in Valparaíso
A stunning pyrotechnic spectacle that once broke the world record for New Year's fireworks

Zagreb Christmas Market (Advent Zagreb)
The spirit of Advent and entertainment for the whole family awaits in one of Europe's best Christmas destinations

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Giant balloons flood the streets of the Big Apple during Thanksgiving Day

Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter
Join colorful pointed hoods processions carrying the Holy Statues through Ibiza Town

Southbank Centre Winter Market
The Southbank Centre promises great winter fun, starting with a Winter Market and captivating activities

Walpurgis Eve: Sista April
The night when winter officially ends is celebrated with a champagne breakfast and huge bonfire in Uppsala and Lund

Wan Ok Phansa
The festival that marks the end of the Buddhist lent is full of celebrations and interesting authentic activities

Belfast Christmas Market
Get the ultimate Christmas experience at this Christmas market

Noche de Rábanos, or Night of the Radishes
Imagine nativity scenes composed of carved radish, corn husks, and dried flowers!

West Indian Labor Day Parade
A colourful and vibrant celebration of the Caribbean culture

Village Halloween Parade
The Village Halloween Parade is the world’s largest Halloween procession as well as the only major nighttime parade in the U.S.

Illuminated Gravestones
You won't see much difference between the day and night, as it will be freezing all the time. But there is a light at the end of a tunnel, oops, sorry, of a cemetry

Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead
Painted faces in colorful Mexican clothes reunite with their dead loved ones through cemetery celebrations

Festival of Sant Joan
Traditional festivals are not numerous on Ibiza, so the fiery summer welcoming is not to be missed

Daimonji or Gozan no Okuribi
Enormous characters set afire to guide ancestors to the other world

Tampa July 4th Fireworks & Parades
What a chance to celebrate Independence Day in Tampa with a bang!

Da Shuhua Molten Iron Fireworks
Witness this breathtaking alternative to a traditional firework show

The Gitan Pilgrimage
Watch a small sleepy seaside town of Saintes Maries de la Mer turns into a noisy and wild carnival with Gypsy dancing and music

Novitiation Ceremony or Shinbyu
In the Myanmar Buddhist tradition boys under the age of twenty have to enter the Buddhist Order

Bruges Christmas Markets
A special occasion full of the festive hustle and bustle, Belgian delicacies, and authentic holiday gifts

Birmingham Christmas Market
The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market is a huge winter celebration with lots of food, drinks, music, and fun

Christmas Markets (Weihnachtsmärkte)
More than 20 Advent Markets ensure Vienna has preserved its holiday spirit since the Middle Ages

The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with the US Navy Blue Angels

Les Bravades de Fréjus
A traditional feast day in the lovely little town of Fréjus

Solvang Christmas
This Danish-style month-long Christmas celebration welcomes you to have lots of fun

Lantern Festival in Japan (Toro Nagashi)
Japanese Lantern Festivals, where people commemorate the souls of the dead, is the second most essential event in the country after New Year's Eve.

Jack O'Lantern Festival in Louisville
The region's most impressive Halloween celebration, featuring 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins

Sibiu Christmas Market
See one of the most beautiful holiday fairs in Romania!

Valkenburg Christmas Markets
Feel the genuine spirit of the holidays in the prime Christmas town of the Netherlands

Mid-Autumn Festival
Stalls sagging under the loads of appetizing mooncakes mean that the Mid-Autumn Festival is on

Wet Monday
You heard of water fights at Songkran, Thailand, and you definitely saw your neighbour's kids splashing water in the summer. But Wet Monday is nothing you have seen so far!

Dresden Christmas Markets
Step into a world where holiday traditions meet modern festivity, all wrapped in the magic of the season

Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
Check out one of Europe's best holiday fairs at the history-rich Medieval cathedral

Nyepi (Seclusion Day)
According to the Balinese calendar, New Year comes in spring and means "the Day of Silence"

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wear your best green attire and attend St. Patrick’s Day Parade to feel the spirit of San Francisco’s Irish community

Lviv Christmas Parade of Star-bearers
Flamboyant decorations, national costumes, and melodic carols make it the most colorful holiday tradition in Lviv

Salt Lake City Fall Colors
Enjoy wonderful colors in and near Salt Lake City

Corpus Christi
Joining this colorful parade is a great way to get to know Spanish traditions and customs

Boun Khao Phansa or the First Day of Buddhist Lent
It can be a very calming and peaceful experience to join the Lao people in temples on the first day of Buddhist Lent

Greek Orthodox Easter & Holy Week
Santorini is the right place to see the most authentic and spiritual Greek traditions

Easter Parade & Easter Bonnet Festival
One of the best Easter traditions in the Big Apple, where New Yorkers show off their creativity

Festa da Iemanjá
The festival of the Goddess of the Sea is a holiday for the Brazilian religion—Umbanda

Kandy Esala Perahera
Celebrated to pay respect to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha in Kandy

St. Patrick's Day in Ireland
Explore the top five Irish cities to celebrate St. Paddy's

Children's Season on the Square
One of the largest and most popular holiday celebrations in the South

Hallstatt Christmas Market
A single-day romantic fair in one of the world's most photographed towns!

Gettysburg Memorial Day Weekend Parade & Events
Attend one of the nation's oldest ongoing ceremonies

St Anthony Feast in Boston
This feast showcases Italian culture in America's melting pot

Shigmo Festival (Shigmotsav)
Become a part of this major Hindu festival in Goa

Cologne Christmas Markets
Explore some of the coziest festive fairs in Germany

Thimphu Tshechu
Each dance, performed at this festival, is an old story that combines costumes, masks, and sacred knowledge

Le 14 Juillet or Bastille Day
This National Holiday is the largest and most important annual celebration in France

Hmong New Year
An indigenous ethnic group of Northern Laos displays its colorful festive traditions

Día de Los Muertos
This colourful celebration is prepared especially for the immortal souls that come down to earth to join the living on this special day

Christmas Lights in Charleston
Choose your favorite Charleston Christmas lights destination and enjoy its twinkling lights

Christmas Lights across Virginia
Shimmering lights on the water, in parks, and in the tunnel

Rato Machindranath Jatra
One of the biggest events that are socially important for Nepalese, features a huge decorated chariot moved around the city of Patan

Savannah 4th of July Fireworks, Events & Shows
Celebrate Independence Day in one of the coziest cities in America

Gouda by Candlelight
The city of Gouda is not only famous for cheese, but also for its annual Christmas candle event

Canyon Lights
Want to have a magical Christmas evening? Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is the place to be!

Dusseldorf Christmas Market
Visit one of the biggest Christmas markets in the world

Ananda Pagoda Festival
Massive celebration in the most beautiful temple of Bagan

Riti Settennali
A little medieval town of Guardia Sanframondi situated about 60 km from Naples, hosts the mystical medieval event every seven years

Christmas Atmosphere
Christmas time in Paris is adorable for a number of reasons, yet the most delightful part is the festive dinner on Christmas Eve

Christmas & New Year Festivities
If you are looking for something special for New Year’s Eve, Monaco has plenty to offer

Fort Collins 4th of July Parade, Fireworks & Events
Choose from a bunch of activities at this patriotic event

Makare-Kare or Pandan War
A traditional tribute to Lord Indra, the protector of Tenganan village

The Talking Christmas Lamp
The city of Malmo is known for its unusual Christmas decorations

Bergen’s Gingerbread Town (Pepperkakebyen)
Gingerbread Bergen is filled with thousands of small beautiful details made of sweet dough

Elm Grove Memorial Day Weekend Parade
Elm Grove knows how to properly pay tribute to the heroes

Bournemouth Christmas Market
One of England's most authentic Christmas celebrations

Nottingham Winter Wonderland
Become a part of the English holiday fairytale at this Christmas market

Coppell 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
Feel the spirit of freedom at these Independence Day celebrations

Tasmanian Devil
Don't miss a chance to meet Tasmania's most dangerous and well-known animal—the Devil

Lantern Festival in Arizona
Water Lantern Festival is a huge lantern festival all over the USA, taking place in Arizona as well

Munich New Year's Eve (Silvester)
Munich has a lot of entertainment to impress and excite on New Year's Eve

Sedona Christmas Lights
See Sedona when it's wrapped up in festive illuminations

Christmas Lights in Birmingham
Check the best Christmas lights in Birmingham and let yourself fully immerse into this holiday atmosphere

Christmas Lights in Idaho
Ignite the holiday spirit with the memory-making Christmas lights in Idaho

Christmas Lights in San Jose
See the most sparkling Christmas lights in San Jose

Christmas Lights in Minneapolis
Plunge into the warm atmosphere of holiday lights in Minneapolis

Sarasota Christmas Lights
Sarasota is about to take your breath away this Christmas season

New Year's Eve in Houston
Welcome a new chapter of your life with a party in Space City

New Year’s Eve (Silvester) in Germany
Ready to jump on the bandwagon of Germans who celebrate New Year’s Eve loud and wild?

River of Lights in Albuquerque
New Mexico's largest walk-through holiday lights show

Christmas Lights in Denver
Beautiful spots for a winter evening stroll

Christmas Lights in Atlanta
Enjoy a variety of cheerful light displays
















