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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.
Major St. Patrick's Day parades across the United States were celebrated a day early, with events including a big anniversary in Savannah, Georgia, and the honoring of a pioneering female business leader as grand marshal in New York. The Manhattan parade, dating back to 1762, featured Irish-born Heineken USA CEO Maggie Timoney as grand marshal, while New York City also hosted its first St. Patrick’s Day parade allowing LGBTQ+ groups to march on Staten Island. Other cities like Chicago, Savannah, Oklahoma City, and San Francisco also held their own unique celebrations to mark the holiday.
New Orleans' Carnival season culminates in Mardi Gras with parades, costumed revelers, and celebrity appearances, including Harry Connick Jr., Neil Patrick Harris, and David Burtka. The festivities, a vital boost to the city's economy, feature cherished traditions and are not limited to New Orleans, with similar celebrations held in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast. The annual event also includes the ceremonial meeting of the King of Carnival and the king of Zulu, symbolizing the slow erosion of social and racial barriers.
Mardi Gras season is in full swing in New Orleans, with parades and parties leading up to the Feb. 13 celebration. The holiday, rooted in pagan traditions and now observed by Roman Catholic populations worldwide, is a significant part of the city's culture. The 2024 parade schedule includes various events throughout New Orleans, offering locals and visitors plenty of opportunities to join in the festivities.
Oshun, Cleopatra, and Alla Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans will start 30 minutes earlier than planned due to an anticipated rainstorm on Saturday, with additional parades on Saturday also rescheduled at least 90 minutes earlier.
Due to predicted rain, several Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans will start earlier than scheduled on Saturday, with some beginning as early as 9:30 a.m. The parades will have fewer marching elements, and the Krewe of Pygmalion parade has been rescheduled to Sunday. Despite the changes, Spartan Society Captain Kenneth Beck sees the positive side, stating that the earlier times will allow parade-goers to enjoy the festivities and avoid inclement weather.
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.
St. Louis and the surrounding area are celebrating Independence Day with a full day of parties, parades, and fireworks. The 140th America's Birthday Parade will take place in downtown St. Louis, featuring floats, marching bands, and giant balloons. Other parades are happening in Webster Groves, St. Charles, O'Fallon, Missouri, Ferguson, and Wentzville. Various events and celebrations, including live music, food, and children's activities, will continue throughout the day, culminating in fireworks displays in different locations. The fireworks in downtown St. Louis can be watched live on FOX 2.
Here are some Fourth of July events happening in the area, including parades, fireworks, and festivities in various locations such as Clinton, Rome, Sylvan Beach, Utica, Vernon, Old Forge, Inlet, Sherburne, Cooperstown, Oneonta, and Richfield Springs. Activities range from parades and live music to vendor and craft shows, with fireworks displays taking place at dusk in several locations.
Here is a schedule of Fourth of July events and closings in the Madison-area. The events include parades, fireworks, live music, food, and activities for families. There will be closings for transit, libraries, and sanitation services.
Chicago residents and visitors have a variety of options to celebrate Independence Day, with events including fireworks, parades, parties, and cruises. Navy Pier will have regular Saturday and Wednesday fireworks shows, while City Cruises offers Fourth of July cruises. Grant Park Music Festival will host an American Salute concert, and there will be a 4th of July celebration on the Anita Dee Yacht Charters. Other events include the VU Chicago July 4th Backyard Bash, Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays fireworks show, and the 4th on 53rd Parade and Picnic. Unofficial fireworks displays can be found at various locations throughout the city.
Thousands of LGBTQ+ Pride revelers marched in parades across the US, including New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall uprising and advocate for transgender rights. Many expressed concern over the growing conservative countermovement and new laws banning gender-affirming care for transgender children. Pride events in many cities emphasized activism and unity against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Despite an increase in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents coinciding with Pride events, the increased visibility of transgender people at marches and celebrations is heartening for some.
Pride Month celebrations across the United States, including parades in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, have drawn thousands of participants and spectators. While many revelers danced and cheered, others expressed concern over the growing conservative countermovement and new laws banning gender-affirming care for transgender children. The events have emphasized the rights of transgender people, with many featuring transgender activists and messages against anti-transgender legislation. LGBTQ+ organizations have called for unity against legislative threats to their community, with lawmakers in 20 states moving to ban gender-affirming care for children.
People across Western North Carolina celebrated St. Patrick's Day with traditional festivities including bagpipes, parades, and pints of beer. Despite the ongoing pandemic, many found ways to safely enjoy the holiday while honoring Irish culture and heritage.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations are in full swing across the United States, with parades, pub crawls, and state visits. Savannah's parade, a 199-year-old tradition, drew thousands of tourists and locals, while New York City's parade, billed as the world's largest and oldest, drew throngs to Fifth Avenue. President Joe Biden welcomed Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar to the White House, and cities like Chicago and Boston will hold their parades and festivities this weekend. The Savannah parade has ballooned into one of the South's largest street parties after Mardi Gras, and Irish immigrants have a deep history in helping New York City become what it is today.