The weekend featured a variety of events including the Notting Hill Carnival and children’s parade, night surfing in France, protests in the UK and Australia, and cultural celebrations worldwide, showcasing diverse festivities and social issues.
April is set to be a month of celebrating Mother Nature with events such as a total solar eclipse, Earth Day, and Arbor Day, as well as major outdoor gatherings like the Boston Marathon, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Indiana gears up for a vibrant fall season with a lineup of festivals celebrating jazz, world music, orchard festivities, Halloween, film, vintage, arts, and more. From the Indy Jazz Fest and Lotus World Music and Arts Festival to the Headless Horseman Festival and the Historic Irvington Halloween Festival, there's something for everyone to enjoy the flavors and fun of autumn in Indiana.
Downtown Cincinnati is set to host a massive influx of visitors this weekend, with multiple events taking place. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, the largest Oktoberfest in the country, is expected to draw over 700,000 people, while the Cincinnati Bengals' home opener against the Baltimore Ravens could bring around 65,000 attendees. The National's Homecoming festival, headlined by the Cincinnati band, is projected to attract less than 16,000 fans. In addition, various concerts, art events, and a flea market will be held in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine neighborhoods. Overall, it is estimated that the total number of people in downtown Cincinnati could exceed 781,000 over the four-day period.