All articles tagged with #festivals
Originally Published 24 days ago — by CNN
Lagos's annual Detty December festival transforms the city into a vibrant carnival with concerts, parties, and cultural events, attracting both locals and the diaspora, despite economic pressures, rising prices, and security challenges, showcasing Nigerian resilience and cultural pride.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Osaka's danjiri matsuri, a centuries-old float festival, combines craftsmanship and adrenaline as participants race massive wooden floats through the streets. Known for its danger, the festival celebrates woodworking and community spirit, with floats adorned by hand-carved figures. Despite its rich history, the festival faces challenges due to Japan's declining population, impacting participation. Artisans like Akihiko Maeda continue to build and restore these floats, hoping to preserve the tradition for future generations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Block Club Chicago
Chicago is bustling with activities this weekend, featuring a variety of festivals including the Puerto Rican Fest, Blues Fest, Midsommarfest, and Lincoln Square Greek Fest. Other events include an early Juneteenth celebration, a Pride market, walking tours, and a Chicago Public Library block party. From music and dance to food and community gatherings, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia will experience significant traffic delays and road closures during the first weekend of June due to multiple events, including the Independence Dragon Boat Regatta, Roots Picnic, Philly Pride March and Festival, American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon, and various other festivals and races. Residents and visitors are advised to plan their travel routes in advance to avoid disruptions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by My Nintendo News
Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe discusses the upcoming 1.6 update, which is set to launch first on PC this month and promises to be bigger than expected, with new festivals, late-game content, and winter outfits for villagers. He emphasizes that what's publicly known about the update is just the tip of the iceberg, and while the patch is nearly ready, there's still some work to be done. This update is more focused on the core areas of the game and adds a significant amount of content across different aspects of Stardew Valley.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Disneyland has released a year's worth of festival and special event dates for 2024, including the return of Pixar Fest. The lineup includes the Lunar New Year Celebration, Celebrate Gospel concerts, Anaheim Ducks Days, Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, Season of the Force, Halloween Time, Plaza de la Familia, and Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. Additionally, the reimagined Pixar Place Hotel will open, Fantasmic! will return, Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open, and new dining options will be available at Downtown Disney District. Ticket prices start at $104 for one-day, one-park tickets, with discounted options for Southern California residents. Specially ticketed after-hours events, Disneyland After Dark and Oogie Boogie Bash, will also be held in 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Diwali, the most important festival in India, is celebrated by over a billion people across faiths. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Celebrations include lighting clay oil lamps, fireworks, feasting, new clothes, and praying. Hindu stories of Diwali vary, but all emphasize the triumph of good over evil. Other faiths, such as Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists, also have their own Diwali stories.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Denver 7 Colorado News
Here are the 7 best things to do in Colorado this weekend: attend the Broadway Halloween Parade in Denver, visit the Arvada Fall Pumpkin Festival, enjoy the Three Nights of Horror Film Festival in Colorado Springs, experience the Harvest Haunt Express at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, explore the corn maze at Fritzler Farm Park, attend the Pumpkins on Parade Halloween Celebration in Fort Collins, and visit the Día de Muertos Exhibition at the Longmont Museum.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Block Club Chicago
Chicago offers a variety of events this weekend, including the Chicago International Film Festival, the Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, a vintage fest, a pup crawl, and more. Attendees can enjoy film screenings, dance symposiums, culinary events, Halloween parties, clothing swaps, wellness crawls, and volunteer fairs, among other activities. There are options for film enthusiasts, art lovers, pet owners, and those looking to support local businesses and community organizations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Albuquerque Journal
The 51st Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta has begun after a slight delay, attracting visitors from around the world to witness the colorful spectacle of hot air balloons filling the sky. The festival, which features various events and activities, is a popular annual tradition in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Siliconera
The upcoming 1.6 update for Stardew Valley will introduce an 8-player multiplayer option for PC players, along with three new festivals, seasonal changes for villagers, late-game content, new items and crafting recipes, Jojo alternatives for end-game quests, additional dialogue, winter outfits for villagers, a new type of reward for completing billboard requests, new farm type, secrets, and more. The update is currently in development, and Stardew Valley is available on various platforms including Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PCs, mobile devices, and PlayStation Vita.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Street festivals, such as Spain's tomato-throwing festival and London's Notting Hill Carnival, have become major tourism draws, pillars of the economy, and job creators for local communities. Cultural tourism, which includes festivals, accounts for 40% of all tourism worldwide and has created millions of jobs globally. Popular festivals like Rio de Janeiro Carnival and Oktoberfest in Munich generate significant economic impact for their regions. Other upcoming festivals worth traveling to this year include Mid-Autumn Festival in China, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico, Dia De Los Muertos in Mexico, Diwali in India, and Yi Peng & Loy Krathong Lantern Festivals in Thailand.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by El Paso Times
Labor Day weekend in El Paso and New Mexico offers a variety of activities and events for people to enjoy. Some highlights include the St. Anthony's Bazaar in El Paso, featuring food, games, and live entertainment; the Brightside Music Festival at Ascarate Park, featuring artists like Steve Aoki; the Hatch Green Chile Festival in Hatch, New Mexico; the Harvest Wine Festival in Las Cruces; and the All American Derby and All American Oaks at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino. Additionally, El Paso's water parks will be open, and the Inn of the Mountain Gods will host an End of Summer bash with fireworks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX19
The Greater Cincinnati area is buzzing with events this weekend, offering something for everyone. Highlights include a movie night in the park, a summer festival at Holy Cross High School, the Cincinnati Beer Run, the Cincinnati Stride, Ride and Row fitness event, Cincinnati Wing Week, Art After Dark at the Cincinnati Art Museum, live music performances, discounted admission to the Cincinnati Zoo, the Cincinnati Tattoo Arts Festival, the Great Ohio River Swim, an FC Cincinnati match, the Greater Cincinnati House & Outdoor Living Show, the Union Township End-of-Summer Celebration, and the Tour de CROWN bike race.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Detroit Free Press
Metro Detroit will host several festivals this weekend, including Novi Taco Fest celebrating Hispanic culture, Dragon on the Lake Festival featuring dragon boat races and a lighted boat parade, Clawson Fest showcasing music and art, Cherry Hill Village Festival with art, food, and live entertainment, and the Polish Festival offering Polish music, food, and beer.