#cultural-celebrations

#cultural-celebrations

The first ever Monterey Abalone Festival will celebrate the region's mollusc history with cultural and scientific activities, including an 'Abalone Dance' and abalone races.

The image of Jon and Alex in St Petersburg became a symbol for LGBTQ+ rights in Russia, highlighting the courage needed to continue activism amid rising homophobia.

The Trojans made the big mistake of believing Sinon, resulting in their defeat as recounted in Virgil's Aeneid.

The San Mateo County Fair, returning with vibrant energy, features diverse entertainment, new events, and cultural celebrations, attracting thousands of attendees seeking summer fun.

Festival La Onda is the Bay Area's premier event for música mexicana, featuring star performers like Marco Antonio Solis and Grupo Firme, drawing significant crowds and fostering cultural celebration.

Pride in London returns on 29th June 2024, offering a rich variety of events celebrating LGBTQ+ culture, from parades and parties to meaningful discussions and workshops.

Redwood City is resurrecting its beloved outdoor movie tradition for the summer of 2025 with Movies on the Square, featuring free double features every Thursday evening.

Downtown First Thursdays is a vibrant monthly street festival in San Francisco showcasing local talent, culture, and community from 5 PM to 10 PM.

The 2025 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival will celebrate its 25th Anniversary Season with a lineup of free performances, starting on May 10 with La Santa Cecilia.

"For years past, Rome has never been so overcrowded with foreign visitors as this season. It is computed that no less than 85,000 tourists..."

The Valencia LIVE! night market in San Francisco aims to foster community spirit by showcasing local arts, food, and culture every 2nd Thursday starting May 8, 2025.

The International Women's Film Festival Dortmund+Cologne showcases outstanding films by women across genres, promoting their influence in the cinema industry for over 40 years.

Since 2010, Tourism Ireland's Global Greening initiative has illuminated global landmarks in green for St. Patrick's Day, showcasing the celebration's international reach.

Jolting visitors into the spirit of spring with its brightly-coloured atmosphere and adrenaline-inducing carnival rides, Frankfurt's Spring Dippemess is an experience not to be missed.

The vernal, or spring, equinox was the first of two for the year: 2025's autumnal, or fall, equinox will occur on Monday, Sept. 22.

'In difficult times, carnival provides comfort, joy, community and also a little hope,' explains Christoph Kuckelkorn, president of Cologne's Carnival festival committee.

Epiphany is celebrated every 6 January in Greece, marking the baptism of Jesus Christ and featuring the Blessing of the Waters ceremony, a significant public holiday.

Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the ancient Jewish Temple in Jerusalem following a victory by the Maccabees against Greek oppression, embodying resilience and faith.

This year's New Year's Eve tradition will pivot from fireworks to a light show in response to drought conditions and recent fires, featuring a festive display at midnight.

December is a month where we mark another cycle around the sun and celebrate it through art and cultural practices, integral to our ceremonies and family gatherings.