
Trinidad Carnival, Port of Spain 2027
The World’s greatest party might be in Rio de Janeiro, but the Trinidad Carnival is a mix of centuries of tradition and solid fun, and is probably the most vibrant carnival in the Caribbean...
Events, Festivals and Exhibitions

The World’s greatest party might be in Rio de Janeiro, but the Trinidad Carnival is a mix of centuries of tradition and solid fun, and is probably the most vibrant carnival in the Caribbean...

New Orleans Mardi Gras or ‘Fat Tuesday’ is one of the biggest parties in the USA and very distinct from the Rio Carnival or the Trinidad Carnival, Port of Spain. Processions and floats pass by...

Paczki Day is a Polish festival celebrated in Detroit and other cities in the United States Midwest on Fat Tuesday. The Polish celebration came to the United States with 19th

It’s that time of the year again that love birds look forward to, many singles dread, and some brave souls try to ignore. The least that could be said about

The Guyana Mashramani Carnival or sometimes called the Guyana Carnival, is an annual festival celebrated on the 23 February to mark the country becoming a republic on that date in

From the US/Mexican border to Tierra del Fuego, Easter or Semana Santa is a key festival for Latin Americans. Elements of the celebrations vary from country to country, though the

Easter Monday is when Curaçao comes alive with the infectious energy of the Seú Harvest Parade Festival. This vibrant celebration sees over 3,000 participants decked out in colourful traditional costumes,

A traditional religious parade Romerias de Mayo Holguin Cuba has added modern touches, with artists from Mexico, Canada, France and, of course, Cuba. A week of colourful parades and a

The Juneteenth Music Festival is a celebration of African American culture held in the Five Points neighbourhood of Denver, Colorado on 19 June, 2027. The Juneteenth Parade which dates back

The Inti Raymi is considered by many to be the most famous festival in Peru and other parts of South America. It celebrates the Inca Festival of the Sun. It was suppressed by the Spanish

Festa Junina Brazil is not Carnival, nevertheless it is a huge event on the Brazilian calendar. There is song and dancing, although in this case it is more forrό than samba. Also food has a bigger focus

At first sight this seems like a joyous celebration of one of Christianity’s most important figures, but, no, it is way more than that. The de San Juan Bautista Venezuela

A celebration of freedom, Keti Koti, means "broken chains" in Sranan Tongo. It is an annual celebration held in Suriname to commemorate the abolition of slavery in 1863. This festival

Winti Pré is a celebration of cultural heritage and ancestral spirits. It is sometimes written as Winti Prey and means "Winti preparation" in Sranan Tongo. An annual festival, it honours

So, you’ve been to some music festivals and now want to go to Burning Man? Throw away all your previous perceptions as this is considered a city, rather than a festival, with an

Santa Rosa de Lima is the patron saint of Peru and was the first canonised saint from the Americas, so she has a key place in the nation’s culture. On el Día de Santa Rosa de Lima Peru...

As summer draws to a sultry close, the Florida Keys are preparing to raise a margarita—or perhaps two—in honour of the man who helped put them on the map. Just

Bumbershoot Festival has become a mainstay of the Seattle cultural scene for more than five decades. The arts and music festival is held over the United States' Labor Day weekend.

Fiestas Patrias, as its name suggests, is a patriotic celebration, but it is much more than that. It commemorates throwing off Spanish rule in Chile, but as it is so close also the spring equinox

If you have seen photos of many vividly coloured balloons gliding across semi-arid scenery there is a good chance that those shots come from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, which...