Celebrate Chinese New Year’s with a BANG!
... So on February 6th, Washington DC will celebrate the start of the year of the rabbit.
The Lunar New Year will be celebrated with an exciting parade through DC’s Chinatown, complete with musicians, dancers, and marching bands.
The highlights of the parade include the colorful dancing dragon, a symbol of prosperity, good luck and fortune, the powerful drummers and the lighting of thousand of noisy firecrackers intended to drive away evil spirits.
The festival’s programs also include live music...
January 20th, 2011 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Chinatown, chinese-new-year, Events, parade
And the theme is: Christmas!!!
... for Christmas.
For me and, I guess, for those who are kids at heart, the magic of the Christmas season is officially heralded by the Farmers Santa parade! Do you know that this iconic parade has brought joy and excitement to the children of Auckland for 76 years? This Christmas extravaganza will feature colourful grand floats, lively marching bands, amazing character balloons, brand new floats, different colourful characters, A-list celebrities plus a special appearance by Santa Claus, of course!
This...
October 28th, 2010 | theaucklandguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: concert, Events, free, Free family activities, free family events, parade
Halloween Greenwich Village Style
Now in its 38th year, the Greenwich Village Halloween parade brings together the economic ethnic, social, sexual and racial diversity of New York City into a huge neighborhood party. This is a family friendly event, and the NYC Police Department has recognized the parade for its contribution in making Halloween a safe event, bringing together the community in a creative and playful way.
The parade originated with a Greenwich Village (Travel Guide) mask maker and puppeteer walking from house to...
October 27th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Greenwich Village, Halloween, neighborhood, parade
Main Street Electrical Parade
... the Magic Kingdom (map) at Walt Disney World (map) has again returned home. After a short time at Disneyland Park (map), the Main Street Electrical parade is once again wowing guests with twinkling sights and joyous sounds. By popular demand, what was scheduled for a limited engagement, has been extended as an open ended run. You won’t want to miss one of the nearly half-million lights!
Waving from the basket of a Hot Air Balloon, Tinker Bell leads the parade.
A tribute to the Disney film,...
August 23rd, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneyland, featuredphoto, parade, Walt Disney World
Celebrate Vancouver Gay Pride
One of the most entertaining events during the summer in Vancouver is the annual Gay Pride parade, Sunday August 1st. This event, which began several years ago as a small protest march through the Davie Village has become a world-class Pride parade attracting not only supporters within the gay community of the city, but friends worldwide. The parade will include 150 entries with colour floats, musical marching bands, community groups and streets filled with rainbow colours.
Pride parade 2009
The...
July 20th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Events, GLBT, parade
Sydney Photo Friday: Luminary Street Parade in Parramatta
... Luminary celebrations in Parramatta passed me by. Thank goodness for fun photos like this to clue me in! This shot was taken at the opening night parade, which saw illuminated figures like this possum making their way down Church and George Streets. Luminary was a five-night event which kicked off the city’s ParraMac festival, which remember the contributions of Governor Lachlan Macquarie.
A possum float at the Luminary Festival
Image source: Richard Taylor @ Flickr
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July 16th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: parade, photo
Pride Shows at Capitol Pride in Washington DC
... the festival draws about a quarter million people to the numerous events, street festival and one of the major highlights – the Capitol Pride parade through DC’s Dupont Circle neighborhood.
Capital Pride provides LGBT people and their supporters the opportunity to show pride in themselves, and celebrate diversity while acknowledging their contributions to the larger culture.
Other events include town hall meetings, interfaith religious services, competitions and numerous parties, all that...
June 18th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: capitol pride, GLBT, parade
King Kamehameha Day
... Day in Hawaii.
There are a few festivities going on this weekend on Oahu to celebrate Kamehameha Day.
Saturday, June 12: Kamehameha Day parade 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. This is the longest parade in Hawaii and the new route will be starting at Fort DeRussey Park, down Kalakaua Avenue and Ala Moana Blvd along to Punchbowl Street and ending at the ‘Iolani Palace [map], the nation’s only royal palace.
The King Kamehameha Day Festival immediately follows the parade. There will be live...
June 12th, 2010 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: festival, holiday, parade
Are You Marching In This Year’s Mermaid Parade?
It’s time to start planning for the annual Mermaid parade held on Coney Island every year on the first Saturday after the summer solstice. Part New Orleans revelry, part old time burlesque, and the rest simply an excuse to cut loose, the cavalcade usually attracts over 100,000 spectators to Brooklyn’s streets.
Coney Island Mermaid parade
This year, the nation’s largest art parade, celebrating the beginning of summer with sand, sea, salt air, and a bit of nudity falls on June 19th...
June 7th, 2010 | Steve Mirsky | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, Just a Bit Weird - Fun & Quirky Places, parade
2010 Art Car Parade
Last week I told you about our trip to the ArtCar Museum (map) in Houston. It was then that I discovered that there is also an Art Car parade, and today I attended that parade. It was nothing short of spectacular: 300 cars drove a 2-mile loop of the Allen Parkway while 250,000 spectators cheered on the artists and their work. Participants and spectators alike wore outrageous costumes and enjoyed a beautiful, early-summer day in Houston.
The Art Car parade is organized by the Orange Show...
May 8th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Just a Bit Weird - Fun & Quirky Places, parade, The Arts
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day Lower Greenville Style
Dallas has a tradition of doing St. Patrick’s Day up big with the annual parade and after parties. Whether you are a genuine Irishman (or woman) or just enjoy the green beer and festivities, there is plenty of fun for everyone.
This year Dallas will be hosting the Dash Down Greenville 5K Run and Fun Walk prior to the parade for those who want to warm up for the day’s festivities. The event begins and ends at the Central Market on the corner of Greenville Avenue and Lover’s Lane (map) at 8:30am....
March 10th, 2010 | LissaCarol | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: festival, parade, St. Patrick's Day
DC’s Cherry Blossom Parade Tickets on Sale
One of the highlights of the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC is the colorful National Cherry Blossom parade down Constitution Avenue.
Tickets for bleacher seating are now on sale for $17.00, but you can attend the parade and watch for free from the curb anywhere along the mile-long route.
Watch as floats, giant colorful balloons, Military drill teams and bands, school marching bands, horses and riders, and other entertainers match down Constitution Avenue in an energy-filled...
December 29th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Cherry Blossom, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, parade
Let the Magic of Disney Into Your Living Room Christmas Day
Let the magic of Disney into your living room this Christmas, as the 26th Annual Disney Parks Christmas Day parade will broadcast from both coasts and air on ABC-TV on December 25th.
Showcasing at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resorts, this televised holiday extravaganza will be full of celebrity performances, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ talent, Disney Channel pop stars and appearances by Disney’s favorite characters.
Hosted by two of televisions popular celebrities,...
December 24th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney Channel, Disney Characters, Disney parades, Disney Parks, Disneyland & California Adventure, featuredarticle, parade, Walt Disney World Resort
Celebrating the Holidays in Los Angeles
... meaning the holiday season has officially begun! There are several holiday traditions in Los Angeles worth checking out.
The Hollywood Christmas parade (map)
The parade occurs every year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 29th this year) at 6 p.m. at Hollywood Blvd. at Orange. This years’ Grand Marshal is All My Children‘s Susan Lucci. Much like the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, this parade features bands, floats, and celebrities! Reserved grandstand seating...
November 29th, 2009 | Abbie Mood | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: holidays, ice skating, lights, parade
Waikiki’s Holiday Parade
... but also warm holiday fun. The Friday following Thanksgiving is not just Black Friday for shoppers, but also is the evening of the Waikiki Holiday parade. The parade features local bands, marching bands from the mainland, Pearl Harbor Survivors, service bands, military units, local officials, dignitaries and entertainers. It begins at 7 pm from Fort DeRussy and heads down Kalakaua Avenue to Kapiolani Park.
The parade is a real treat for both visitors and locals to see Hawaii’s and the mainland’s...
November 26th, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: featuredarticle, Hawaii, parade, Thanksgiving, Waikiki
Santa Barbara Celebrates Old Spanish Days
... that was established by the city’s founding families and business leaders. The festive five-day festival (August 5-9) includes a historical parade, a rodeo with riding and roping competitions, and music and dance from the California Rancho era with its Spanish and Mexican influences.
On the event calendar are numerous concerts including a U2 tribute band (hmm…I never thought of U2′s music as “Old Spanish” but, oh well), family friendly Latin Night with sounds from Sinaloa...
August 3rd, 2009 | M. L. Johnson | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, concerts, Events, Family Friendly, festival, Food & Beverage, music, parade, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance, Santa Barbara
See many Russian warships
... any other marine city across the country. Neva river as you may guess from my previous posts is very well suited for arranging events as reggattas, parades of ships and so on.
The next Day is celebtated on July 26. Durimg the day you will be able to visit real warships of the Russian navy, anchored near the Neva embankments. How the parade of ships usually look like, you can see by the link to the last year’s event.
Around the Bronze Horseman, a monument dedicated to Peter the Great, the founder...
July 22nd, 2009 | Ivan Stupachenko | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, History & Information, mass open-air, News, parade, ships, The Arts
Happy July 4th…But is it really Independence Day?
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved and ratified the Declaration of Independence. The legal separation from England and rule under the British crown actually occurred two days earlier on July 2nd after Congress, in a closed session, voted for independence.
Each colony had between two and seven in their Continental Congress delegation, with each state receiving one vote. A vote for independence needed to be unanimous to pass.
On July 1st, nine colonies voted in favor...
July 4th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: History & Information, Independence Day, July 4th, parade, Washington DC
A Fourth of July Celebration in the Nation’s Capital
The annual National Independence Day Celebration in Washington, DC kicks off with the July 4th parade at 11:45, the morning of Saturday, July 4th, 2009, starting at Seventh Street, NW and runs down Constitution Avenue to 17th Street.
The parade feature military units, marching bands, drill teams, drill teams, VIP’s and celebrities, floats, equestrian riders, and giant balloons.
It’s always a patriot treat for the kids.
And the annual National Symphony Orchestra concert on the West...
July 2nd, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Capital Fourth, Events, Family Friendly, Independence Day, July 4th Fourth of July, parade
Yucca Valley, Grubstake Days, Community Spirit
... for sending some our way.
Approximately 100 miles east of downtown, this desert community is preparing to host its 59th annual Grubstake Days parade on Saturday, May 23rd. The parade, which gets bigger and better with each year, is a fun and feel-good event with local residents and business owners participating on all levels. Friends and neighbors gather to watch the march down Highway 62.
Following the big parade is the Grubstake Days Community Fair featuring food venders, game booths, entertainment,...
May 15th, 2009 | M. L. Johnson | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, desert, Events, fair, Family Friendly, Food & Beverage, Outdoors & Recreation, parade
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