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"Your Guide to the Upcoming Taste of Cincinnati Festival"
The Taste of Cincinnati festival, running from May 25-27 on 5th Street, will feature 85 vendors and over 50 music acts. Expected to be the largest in its 45-year history, the event offers a variety of food and drinks, with dishes priced between $4 and $12. Admission is free, and several streets will be closed for the event.
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"Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square Illuminates the Holiday Season with Tree Lighting Ceremony"
The 39th annual tree lighting ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland marked the beginning of the holiday season with a festive sing-along led by Pink Martini. Thousands of revelers gathered as a 75-foot Douglas fir tree adorned with 9,500 lights illuminated the square. Amidst the celebration, a group of about 200 demonstrators chanted pro-Palestine slogans. Other holiday events, including an ice skating rink and holiday marketplace, are planned across the city and state.
"Raleigh Christmas Parade 2023: Tradition, Resilience, and Local Excitement"
The 2023 Raleigh Christmas Parade kicked off the holiday shopping season with a special performance by American Idol Finalist Huntergirl, followed by bands, dancers, animals, and giant balloons. The parade concluded with Santa Claus, and attendees were encouraged to shop locally to support the local economy. The parade route was altered to exclude motorized vehicles following a tragic accident the previous year. A moment of silence was held for Hailey Brooks, the 11-year-old who lost her life during the parade. The weather for the parade was expected to be sunny and warm, with temperatures reaching the mid-60s to 70s.
Celebrating Local Heroes: Highlights from Veterans Day Parades in Monroe County, NYC, and Riverton
The second annual Monroe County Veterans Day Parade honored and celebrated the more than 32,000 veterans living in the county, with local marching bands, law enforcement, and other groups parading through the streets. A special service was also held at the Vietnam Memorial in remembrance of all those who served. Families of veterans expressed gratitude for the recognition of their local heroes, with Sheriff Todd Baxter, an Army veteran, serving as the parade's grand marshal.
Honoring Southern New England Veterans: A Call to Action
Southern New England communities are hosting various parades, observances, and memorials to honor veterans on Veterans Day. Events include the Rhode Island Veterans Day ceremony hosted by Governor Dan McKee, the annual Veterans Day Parade in Cranston, the Veterans Day Parade in East Greenwich, the observance at the Garden of Flags in East Providence, the Fall River Veteran's Day celebration with a rolling parade, and ceremonies in Foster, Foxborough, North Kingstown, Pawtucket, West Warwick, Westport, and Woonsocket.
Pride Festivals in Knoxville and Chattanooga: Dates, Events, and Controversies
Portions of Gay Street in downtown Knoxville will be closed for the 2023 Knox Pride Parade on Friday, with road closures starting at 5 p.m. and the parade stepping off at 7 p.m. On Saturday, road closures near World's Fair Park will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for Pride Fest. Free parking is available in City-owned parking garages after 6 p.m. on weeknights and weekends.
"Communities Across America Commemorate 22nd Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks"
The Chicago area will hold various events to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, with ceremonies planned across the city and suburbs to honor the nearly 3,000 victims. Mayor Brandon Johnson will attend a ceremony hosted by the Chicago Fire Department at Engine 42 in Streeterville, while other organizations and groups will also hold events throughout the Chicagoland area. September 11th is nationally recognized as Patriot Day, a day of service and remembrance.
"Experience the Lake Superior Harvest Festival at Bayfront Park: Photos, Video, and Coffee Conversations"
The Lake Superior Harvest Festival took place at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth, featuring a large farmers market, live music, Energy Fair experience, vendors, exhibitors, and educational demonstrations. The event aims to promote sustainable local food production in the Lake Superior region.
"5 Must-Attend Events to Celebrate Houston on 713 Day!"
Houston celebrates 713 Day, an unofficial holiday honoring the city, with various events. The Houston Astros release limited-edition hats, the Houston Rockets offer vouchers for game tickets, radio stations and H-E-B partner with Star of Hope for a water donation drive, 8th Wonder Brewery hosts a market, and fans can meet local rappers Lil Keke and Paul Wall at Clutch City Cluckers in Katy.
"Moxie Festival: Lisbon's Ultimate Celebration of Quirk and Charm"
The Moxie Festival in Maine began with various activities, including a Moxie-themed parade, as part of the community's annual celebration of the unique soda.
"July Fourth Celebrations Light Up Austin Neighborhoods and Latrobe Parade, Photos Capture Festivities Across the Country"
Neighborhoods in Austin, including Allandale, Northwest Hills, Shady Hollow, and Tarrytown, organized patriotic parades and celebrations to commemorate the Fourth of July holiday. The events brought communities together, fostering a sense of unity and allowing neighbors to celebrate being Americans.