Celebrate Chinese New Years in Vancouver
Gung Hay Fat Choy! It’s the Chinese Year of the Rabbit so on February 6, hop on down to Vancouver’s Chinatown and join in the celebrations. Vancouver has one of the largest Chinese communities in North America and every year this spectacular parade attracts over 50,000 spectators.
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the year of the Rabbit actually begins on February 3, but the parade will be held on Sunday, February 6 starting at noon at the Millennium Gate in Chinatown (map)...
January 27th, 2011 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Chinatown, family fun, holiday
Christmas Dining in Broward County
... — serving dinner from 5pm-midnight on Christmas Eve and from 2:00pm-midnight on Christmas Day
China Grill will serve their entire menu for the holidays. In addition, they have added some holiday specials including a 36 oz Porterhouse and a Lobster Surf n Turf.
Le Bistro, 4626 N Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point 954.946.9240 (map)
Price: 4-course prix-fixe for $50 (includes a bottle of wine) or $35 without wine for Christmas Eve; Dinner on Christmas Day is $35
Enjoy a meal fit for a king at...
December 22nd, 2010 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: holiday, Restaurants
Experience a Traditional German Christmas Market in Vancouver
... unique to put under the Christmas tree, or even if you just want to browse and sample the food, come on down and enjoy a morning or afternoon of holiday fun.
The Vancouver Christmas Market (map)
November 24 – December 24.
Daily from 11 am to 9 pm
All Day Admission: Adult (13+ years) $5.00 General Admission; $2.00 Monday – Friday, 11 am – 2 pm
Youth 7 – 12 years $2.00
Child (0-6 years) Free
Photo by W. Ruth Kozak
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December 9th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: arts & crafts, christmas family, holiday
Mexico City Celebrates Day of the Dead
... from all over Mexico take joy in honoring their deceased loved ones.
A traditionally decorated Day of the Dead alter
In the days leading up to the holiday spontaneous streetside ofrendas begin popping up throughout the capital. Some of the most elaborate can be found in the city’s museums and cultural centers including the Museo Nacional de las Culturas (map), Museo Diego Rivera-Anahuacalli (map), and the Museo Dolores Olmedo Patiño (map). Many of the displays feature larger-than-life papier-mâché...
October 18th, 2010 | Laura Nazimiec | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: celebration, Day of the Dead, holiday
Mexico Celebrates 200 Years of Independence
... renovating Plaza Garibaldi and constructing a new metro line in Mexico City.
With just under two weeks remaining until the Independence Day holiday, cities and towns across the country are preparing for extravagant celebrations and fiestas to honor the big day.
Independence Day in Mexico is celebrated each year on September 16th, however many of the events to mark the occasion take place a day earlier on September 15th. And there’s no better place to celebrate the holiday than in the capital,...
September 5th, 2010 | Laura Nazimiec | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: celebration, event, featuredarticle, holiday, Independence Day
25 Things to do in the South this Labor Day Weekend
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Sample some moonshine, while learning about its history at Ole Smoky Distillery in Gatlinburg, Tenn.
It’s never too early to begin some holiday shopping, and the Prairie Arts Festival in West Point, Miss., September 4, is the perfect place to start. With over 600 exhibits, you probably won’t walk away empty-handed.
The 5th annual Alabama Butterbean Festival in Pinson, Ala. has a goal this year. They want to break the world’s record for the largest pot of butterbeans. Come see for yourself...
August 30th, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: event, featuredarticle, holiday, Labor Day weekend
Enjoy the Free National Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Concert
... more than 50 injured in a riot in Chicago. Later that year, the first Monday in September was sanctioned by the Federal government as a national holiday.
The 90-minute concert will consist of patriotic and classical music by the 95-piece National Symphony Orchestra.
National Symphony Orchestra Labor Day concert — West lawn of the US Capitol Building, E. Capitol and First Streets, NW, Washington DC (map)
Dates and Times – Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 8:00 p.m., Gates open at 3:20.
Tickets...
August 16th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: event, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, holiday, Labor Day, music
Winter Break Rocks in Buenos Aires
... let them discover the fauna and flora of the place.
More so, each neighbourhood has its theatre, and each theatre presents shows for kids during the holidays, although the greatest offer is found around Avenida Corrientes. There are shows to suit everyone: classic plays, adaptations of TV programs, interactive shows, musicals, puppets, circus performances and more. It is recommended to buy tickets in advance or at least reserve them by telephone. Many cultural centres have free shows, or there are...
July 15th, 2010 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: arts, family, festival, holiday, kids, top-feature, winter
Dallas Weekend Events: July 15-18
Gaylord Summerfest Wonderland Adventure
Sorry to state the obvious, but – wow – it is seriously hot and humid here in the Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex. Thankfully, there are a bunch of fun things to do this weekend, all of which take place in air-conditioned comfort. Isn’t that a relief?
Musical Theater Galore I have always loved live theater, but now I also love the fact that in Texas, these events are always air-conditioned. Aaaaah, so lovely. In fact, it’s important to...
July 15th, 2010 | Tui Cameron | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: family activity, holiday, musical theater
3 Ways to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month in Dallas
Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? If not, here’s the scoop: Back in 1984, President Ronald Reagan gave July this delightful distinction, and made the third Sunday of each July National Ice Cream Day, which makes July 18th the special day for 2010. Reagan’s proclamation also beckons citizens of the United States to celebrate National Ice Cream Month with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.”
While those of us living in or visiting the Dallas – Fort...
July 8th, 2010 | Tui Cameron | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: holiday, homemade, ice cream
4th of July Traditions
... one end of this continent to the other from this time forward forever more.
I think that we’ve taken his advice and done him proud. Enjoy your holiday!
Photo courtesy of flickr
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July 4th, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 4th of July, featuredarticle, holiday
Fourth of July San Francisco Celebrations
Hot dogs, fireworks, picnics in the park — San Francisco is the perfect place to partake of the upcoming holiday. Here’s a list of some of the happenings around town this coming weekend.
The Fillmore Jazz Festival draws more than 90,000 people to the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast. Enjoy two days of continuous jazz, July 3-4, on three stages from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More than 300 artists, an array of food and dozens of wine and beverage booths extend for 12 blocks into the...
July 1st, 2010 | kleland | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: event, featuredarticle, Fourth of July, holiday
Arthur Day in Dublin 2010
... familiar advertisement, a clever one that Dubliners and people across the island of Ireland all got a giggle out of. The ad is for Arthur Day, a new holiday to celebrate Arthur Guinness, the creator of Ireland’s most famous brew. But Arthur Day isn’t until September? The ad premiered in June, just as musical acts for the big day started to be confirmed. So get out your calendars – if you have been looking for a reason to plan a trip to Dublin – what could be better than the...
July 1st, 2010 | Jessica Colley | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: event, festival, holiday
Celebrate the Storming of the Bastille for Bastille Day
Bastille Day or La Fête Nationale (National Celebration) is one of France’s most important national holidays. And 8 Washington DC restaurants are celebrating the 221st storming of the Bastille’s prison in Paris with French Restaurant Week, which is the traditional symbol the start of the French Revolution on July 14, 1789.
Within 4 years of the storming of the Bastille, France’s people declared the country a republic and King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette had been. The Reign of Terror...
July 1st, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: festival, food, holiday
Get Out to the Gulf Coast this 4th of July
... Fla., the Gulf Coast knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Show your love for America and support for the Gulf Coast region when you spend the holiday weekend celebrating and hanging out.
In Lake Charles, Red White Blue & You on July 4 includes a parade, various programs and a fireworks display over the lake at the evening’s conclusion. Read the latest update regarding the oil spill.
Houma, La., is holding their patriotic celebration on July 3. The event, aptly named “Veterans, Friends,...
June 30th, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: 4th of July, activity, beach, event, Gulf Coast, holiday
Independence Day Celebrations in Dallas: Not Just the 4th of July
... Visit the City of Grapevine official website.
Last But Not Least: July 5th
Fair Park July 5th
Here’s your chance to extend the holiday for one more day. Fair Park in Dallas is hosting an evening of food, games, and music from the Dallas Wind Symphony, capped off by a magnificent display of fireworks.
What: Fair Park July 5th
When: Gates open at 6:00 p.m., with fireworks at 9:30
Where: Fair Park, Dallas, TX (map)
Price: Free
Parking: $10 event parking, however, DART’s green...
June 29th, 2010 | Tui Cameron | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: family, fireworks, Fourth of July, holiday, top-feature
Red, White, Blue and Boom: 4th of July Fireworks in the South
What’s a 4th of July celebration without an incredible display of fireworks? There are numerous opportunities for you to celebrate the holiday “booms” around the South. Here’s a brief glance of some of them in the region.
Enjoy an evening of live entertainment capped off with fireworks at Memorial Stadium (map) in Columbia, Mo. In its 58th year, the 4th of July Fire in the Sky also features children’s activities and more. The event is free, and the gates open at 6:30 p.m., with fireworks...
June 29th, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: 4th of July, activity, event, fireworks, holiday
July 1st is Canada Day, eh!
Do you know what Canada Day is? It’s Canada’s national day and is a federal statutory holiday celebrating the July 1, 1867 enactment of the British North America Act (now called the Constitution Act 1867). This united two British colonies and a province of the British Empire into a single country called Canada. In French it’s called Fete du Canada.
This is Canada’s birthday and this year we’re 143 years old! Of course there will be lots of celebrations right across Canada. ...
June 28th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, festival, holiday
Celebrate Juneteenth in Sundance Square
... Ever since, both June 18th and 19th have been dates chosen to celebrate these historical events.
Juneteenth has been officially recognized as a holiday in the state of Texas since 1980. While banks and state offices remain open, many people choose to take a day or two off for observance.
To that end, Sundance Square in Fort Worth is hosting a free Juneteenth celebration. There’s even free parking in all downtown parking garages after 5:00 p.m. Festivities include food, art, and free live music....
June 18th, 2010 | Tui Cameron | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, free entertainment, history, holiday, live music
Bloomsday Report from Dublin
June 16 has been branded in the minds of the Irish as a day of literary significance. Now called Bloomsday, June 16 is the day when all the action of James Joyce’s novel, Ulysses, takes place. Celebrations across Dublin bring the novel and Leopold Bloom to life, from readings of favorite passages to visiting pubs mentioned in the book. As I discovered yesterday, the best part was, many participants were dressed in clever costumes from Joyce’s era.
Organized by the James Joyce Centre,...
June 17th, 2010 | Jessica Colley | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: festival, holiday, literature
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