Events

A great occasion to salute your Independence only a 30-minute drive from Downtown San Jose

Witness Independence Day in Buenos Aires!

A vibrant celebration with over 150 years of history

A beautiful festival to make a wish that will come true

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

Carnival is an essential part of life and a deep-rooted tradition in Rio

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

Bored with solemn processions? St. Stupid’s Day allows to play a fool in the silliest walk of all times

The celebration of the Catania ma​​rtyr is one of the central events in this region of Sicily

The fertility rites and ceremonies play a major role in Thai culture. One of the most famous is the Rocket festival

Symbolic costumed performances and water fighting traditions that go back over 2,000 years

The world's biggest, most challenging, and beautiful cycling event

You have never been so close to the formidable American armed forces

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

A truly wild festival with giant floats and hundreds of participants

Follow the Burry Man throughout the streets of Queensferry as he drinks whisky and spreads good luck

Easter in Florence is memorable for splendid fireworks display

A medieval equestrian knightly competition in Sinj that is part of the UNESCO list

The Gathering is famous for its hospitality, friendship, multitude of events and the presence of the Royal Family, and it's only a 2-hour drive from Edinburgh

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

Both religious and cultural, the festival adorns the country

Don't miss this original and colourful Swiss celebration in Geneva

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

54 footballers in traditional costumes play the brutal game to glorify their historic districts

Run, Rudolph, run! This festival in Alaska offers a unique blend of winter fun and Alaskan tradition

Are you brave enough to lure a bull into the sea?

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

If you see feathers all over the street, it's probably the International Pillow Fight Day, the fluffiest fight in the world

This spectacle of parades, fireworks, open museums, and exclusive natural illumination happens just once a year during Rome birthday party

The festivities involve throwing torches on the wooden boats, carrying flags, putting up the gates, and singing

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

A party that simply can't be missed

Festivities introduce Māori culture, highlighting traditional underground oven cooking and tribal customs

This Pagan feast may be erased from Gregorian calendar, but not from people'​s minds

In honour of this Catholic Saint,​ Guatemalans perform a traditional indigenous dance

Panama offers a fun and colourful event for you!

The most famous and most important holiday in Vietnam that brings lots of joy and happiness to people

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

A multi-day extravaganza features colorful puppets, carved masks, and, of course, traditional drums and bagpipes

Lund is one of the most intense student towns of Sweden. Every four years its intensity and level of fun rise well above the maximum!

The festival that has made New Orleans famous!

The most important winter event in the French Riviera and one of the largest Carnivals in the world​​

Joyful parades and endless fun on the streets

A joyous and epicurean celebration of the arrival of the new Côtes du Rhône vintage

Step into a real Halloween atmosphere with this sparkling procession

An old pre-Carnival tradition from Rapperswil, near Lake Zurich

No fireworks or fancy family dinners, but rather a​ temple worship, splashing water, and street food

A dynamic celebration of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit

An interesting festival that celebrates fertility and openness that welcomes everyone!

Olavsoka is a traditional festival that cherishes unity and connectedness of everyone living on the same ground: no matter who you are and where you are you can't miss the feeling of togetherness with this​ little nation!

Grab a checkered skirt and head for the Celtic Festival—tradition and lots of fun for the whole family

This is a great event for the local and international film industry and a wonderful occasion to meet your favourite actors in person

Celebrate spring bloom and exuberance on Madeira

For those who like crowded and chaotic places with music, dance, and other interesting activities, the right time to visit Peru is during the Carnival

One of the most colorful cultural events in Hawaii held to honor King David Kalakaua

The greatest walking event in the world attracts crowds of 40,000 people to Nijmegen

100 years before Christ, Mallorca was already making wine

Learn about Peruvian history, pay respect to the dead, honor the Virgin, and try not to lose your head in the craziness of this event

Have you ever seen a race of 50,0​00 chickens, bunnies, aliens, spidermen, batmen, and other pop-culture heroes?

Deemed world's greatest Easter Week Festival, local celebrations amaze with fervent and colorful ceremonies

Travel from town to town, visiting the festivities dedicated to the beautiful mimosa blossom

Florentines salute “crazy cart” carrying the first 2000 bottles of new wine with much ceremonial

One of the most notorious festivals in Thailand that does not have that much common with vegetarianism

Bring your amigos and enjoy the fiesta with some Mexican flavor. There will be fresh margaritas, and mariachi music—a true Mexican festival in NYC!

The celebration of the end of the cool season with plenty of flowers is one of the most colorful events of the year

A huge Fiesta, lasting for​ 10 days, is a celebration of the rich and diverse cultures of San Antonio

An undeniable part of Texas culture. Don't miss the Rodeo season and enjoy some original shows

Instead of oppressive sadness, the cross and crucifixion​ is commemorated through vivid costumed dances

Enjoy the unforgettable emotions of this day full of fun. This fiesta of joy is one must-visit during your Canary vacations

This festival reveals the secrets of compassion and peace through sacred dances and ritualistic music

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

Definitely the wettest in Japan! This water-throwing festival brings both happiness and prosperity

Come view a movie at the oldest film festival in the world

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

The event to apreciate the hard work of buffaloes is full of adrenaline and competitions

A bit commercialized but this beautiful festival of snow statues is a winter highlight in Sapporo parks

Gun salutes mark special occasions in London often associated with the Royal Family

Winter holiday season in Rijeka is highlighted by the biggest carnival in Croatia with costumed parades and performances, lots of music and dancing

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

One of the world's most famous carnivals, second only to Rio, is held in the Canary Islands

Join the best-in-class celebration of Irish national heritage

Country's most colorful and delightful carnival—the brightest jewel of Cuba's festivals

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

Join the massive procession and colorful celebration to remember the dead

Full of joy Little India overwhelms with bright decorations, thousands of lights and typical Indian treats

The annual sheep herding festival in Idaho's Basque Country

The most popular music, art, and hot air balloon event in Tennessee

Come to celebrate samba and all things Brazil at Liverpool's Brazilica Festival

A unique fishing tradition is still preserved in Oostduinkerke

Lots of music and rakija at the craziest brass festival in the world

Wild celebrations, colorful costumes, parades, and performances create an unforgettable atmosphere all around the city

Enjoy one of the most spectacular events in July

A bizarre pagan show with straw bears, gypsies, and evil spirits occurs every winter in a small Bukovyna village

The evil spirits are scared off by the rhythms of the devils' dance

A street extravaganza full of dancers, musicians and performers

A vibrant religious festivity dedicated to the patron of the city of Valencia

A traditional feast day in the lovely little town of Fréjus

The post-New Year celebration of the original value is a traditionally big event for Cape Town

Don't miss the city's biggest and most colourful festival!

Celebrate the arrival of summer in Scotland with music, bonfires, and uninhibited behaviour

Iconic Colombian vehicles may pack as much as you need, including agricultural produce, livestock, furniture, families, the entire households—and that deserves to be celebrated

Become a part of the traditional ceremony of ship burning

Join colorful pointed hoods processions carrying the Holy Statues through Ibiza Town

A great mix of music and fireworks

This colourful celebration is prepared especially for the immortal souls that come down to earth to join the living on this spec​ial day

Flamboyant decorations, national costumes, and melodic carols make it the most colorful holiday tradition in Lviv

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

This celebration of freedom costs 500,000 kilos of fruit and, probably, as many orange-sized bruises, but locals know it's worth the price

Cruising in the Bahamas is a paradisal experience on Earth

The largest air, army, and security show in Central Europe

Giant balloons flood the streets of the Big Apple during Thanksgiving Day

A pillow warrior lives inside each of us, and it's time to let him out for battle!

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

A loud week full of fireworks and processions that ends with impressive igniting of huge dolls

This Baby Crying Festival that has been making children cry for over 300 years!

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

This National Holiday is the largest and most important annual celebration in France

Light up the bonfires and dance all night!

Observe authentic indigenous traditions in the 21st century

The capital of Great Britain is hardly recognizable when the Afro-Caribbean spirit revels in the streets of London

In the Myanmar Buddhist tradition boys under the age of twenty have to enter the Buddhist Order

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

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

This awe-inspiring street performance is more entertaining than any kind of circus

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

A month of activities filled with color, concerts, and fireworks

The world’s weirdest show proves that San Francisco is an idyllic spot where you can be your odd self

One of the prime celebrations across the Caribbean islands

The bright, colorful, and fragrant Lemon Festival is among the most important events of the Riviera

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

This magnificent half an hour spectacle in the sky will be an event you'll always remember

You never know how far the imagination can go ​unless you visit the Art Car Parade & other vehicle events in Houston

Join the largest country music festival in Australia for ten days of non-stop music partying

The weirdest event you may ever see, but the one that will make you laugh and relax

A colourful and vibrant celebration of the Caribbean culture

An annual prank originated in NYC in 2002

If you think the best carnivals are only in South America, visit Basel and you might change your mind!

One of the largest Pride celebrations in the world is attended by over 1 million people

A free flamboyant music and dance event

Feel the tropical vibe of this celebration, held on a beautiful Caribbean island

Enormous characters set afire to guide ancestors to the other world

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

Toronto invites lovers of Caribbean culture to the largest North American street festival of colorful traditions

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

Accompanied by Saint Nicholas, but comes to naughty children

Painted faces in colorful Mexican clothes reunite with their dead loved ones through cemetery celebrations

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

See the Berlin streets come to life while the colorful kaleidoscope swirls you in a bright wild dance!

Attend one of the nation's oldest ongoing ceremonies

Feel the real American patriotism at this Independence Day festival

Time to commemorate the birth of the legendary king who united the Hawaiian islands

Time your visit to see hundreds of Ukrainians wearing their traditional embroidered shirts

The world's largest single-day motorcycle event

Dragons, butterflies, flamingos, bears, and rabbits! You'll be amazed at the shapes these various lanterns can take!

What could be better than lovely Arlesian women dressed in gorgeous costumes walking the streets of beautiful Arles?

This feast showcases Italian culture in America's melting pot

Established over 1,300 years ago, this annual Buddhist lantern festival brightens the hearts and skies of both Korea and the world

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

Celebrate Independence Day with the most amazing pyrotechnic displays in Northeast Ohio

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

A traditional Catalan street party with giants, dragons​, lions and eagles taking part

Light up some bonfires, enjoy fireworks, and celebrate the shortest night of the year

Rejoice in multiple entertaining events El Paso has prepared for you on the 4th of July

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

Explore the top five Irish cities to celebrate St. Paddy's

Spain is known all over the world for its crazy festivals, but this one takes the cake for being the most bizarre

What a chance to celebrate Independence Day in Tampa with a bang!

A memorable representation of dance, military pageantry and music as part of the Edinburgh Festival

As the clock strikes 6, the townspeople of Guatemala City leave their homes to set the devil on fire

Rome's famous piazzas turn into open-air theatres, that amuse visitors with masks, costumes, and comedy

The indigenous people of Mexico gather thousands at the amphitheatre to introduce pre-Hispanic culture

Experience Valencia’s silliest and funniest event at the infamous tomato fight

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

A traditional parade to honour Korea’s royal ancestors that showcases vibrant costumes, elaborate rituals, and cultural performances.

Become a part of this major Hindu festival in Goa

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

Catalan answer to the carnival season is more than fun. It's spectacular!

A unique bi-national event celebrated between the two neighbouring cities of Brownsville and Matamoros

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

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

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

The Tazaungdaing Lights Festival has its own unique and distinctive beauty and plays a huge role in the spiritual life of the Myanmar people

Water throwing awaits the residents of towns and villages in Myanmar after the arrival of a tropical spring

This harvest fest is the best way to celebrate fall

Celebrate Independence Day in one of the coziest cities in America

A traditional tribute to Lord Indra, the protector of Tenganan village

Elm Grove knows how to properly pay tribute to the heroes

Feel the spirit of freedom at these Independence Day celebrations

Choose from a bunch of activities at this patriotic event

Sarasota is about to take your breath away this Christmas season

This exciting and flirtatious dance plays a major role in the Dominican culture

Welcome a new chapter of your life with a party in Space City

Join the famous First Night celebrations in Boston

Plenty of things to do during the festive season

Satirical and colorful Mardi Gras celebration

Beautiful spots for a winter evening stroll

Magical winter lights transform Houston at night

New Orleans has been taking part in the World Naked Bike Ride since 2009

The festival where millions of roses are harvested will strike your imagination!

This is one the most ancient carnivals in South America, its origins date back to the times of Spanish rule. Be ready to be painted in different colors!