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A spring costume for your dog is essential for a family get together or for participating in the annual Haute Dog Parade for Charity. Therefore, when you are shopping for your spring decorations,...
If you’re looking for Halloween fun that goes beyond mere trick-or-treating or costume ball activities—there are some seriously spooktacular events around the nation—if you know where to go....
Labor Day is celebrated as the first Monday in September and is a way to honor American workers. For many workers, Labor Day offers a three day weekend away from the hustles of employment that...
The Presidential Inauguration Parade will follow the Swearing In Ceremony for Barack Obama as the President of the United States. There are many events taking place, on January 20, 2009, to honor...
Labor Day is an American holiday, celebrated the first Monday of September. New York City union workers held the first Labor Day parade on Sept. 5, 1882. President Grover Cleveland signed a law...
Memorial Day remembers the fallen soldiers who have died fighting for America's freedom. There are many activities one can engage in celebration of this reminiscent heroic day. Here are a few...
Looking for a fantastic getaway vacation? How about a special holiday travel treat? Come with me to the Bahamas and the famous Junkanoo festival.
Editing your own writing can be difficult. There's a lot to pay attention to and there is frequently the 'flavor of the week' in regard to the continually evolving dos and don'ts and 'forbidden...
Christmas is a special time of year for those who celebrate. Here's how to get that warm fuzzy feeling on Long Island.
Mardi Gras, which means Fat Tuesday in French, refers to the day before Ash Wednesday. There is an entire Carnival surrounding Mardi Gras, and the event(s) vary by the year and location. Perhaps...
You had a wonderful New Years Eve out with your family and friends, and it was a long night. Now your ready to be home alone, or alone with your partner.
A New Years tradition of America is to watch the New Years Day Parades across the country. The one that is most remembered has to be the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena California. You can buy...
Want to enjoy the day with the kids where every ride is designed with them in mind? At Sesame Place children get the chance to play on water slides, swim, bounce, enjoy a show, a parade and even...
Labor Day was made for the American workers. It was a day to pay tribute to all who work hard every day to earn a living. Celebrating this day is easy and here's how.
Although the theme park is undergoing an over $1 billion makeover, there are still plenty of fun attractions and rides to experience with your family at Disney’s California Adventure. Here are...
You plan and save for a long time for your Disney vacation. Going to the Magic Kindom in Orlando creates special memories that you'll want to savor for years to come. It's disappointing to get...
Taking a Disney vacation... what a special time for the family or the newlyweds or anyone. Back home again, you review the photos from this enchanting time, but they're disappointing. Here's how...
When children are waiting for a New Years parade, Mardi Gras parade, St. Patrick's Day parade, 4th of July parade, Thanksgiving Day parade, Christmas parade, or any other parade, they can get very...
Even if you don't live in New Orleans, it's fun to get in the Mardi Gras spirit. If your local community has a Mardi Gras parade, decorate your golf cart and join in the frolic. Even if there is...
Parade is included in many Sunday newspapers across the United States, and it has an enormous readership of more than 81 million people. Many writers dream of getting published in Parade. Because...
Los Angeles is a large city with an extensive calendar of events. Because of the city's cultural mix, you can find lots of ethnic festivals, as well as concerts, music and film festivals and...
For more than 110 years, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, has celebrated the strawberry, that ruby-red berry that serves as a great reason to eat, drink and be merry every June.
Just about everyone has been to a big clambake, or watched a bunch of old cars go by in a Fourth of July parade. For something a bit more out of the box, here are some truly off-the-wall festivals...
120th Rose Parade themed Hats Off To Entertainment parade is going to be a sight to remember. This year you can join the festivities by purchasing tickets online. Here's how!
San Diego boasts of it's 72 degree weather but it does get chilly during the winter. There are many festivals, attractions and places to enjoy in San Diego during Christmas. Read more to found...
Every Thanksgiving morning my mother had us sit and watch the parade. The lure of "Santa is coming" kept us glued to our seats the entire time. My mom made it crucial for us to sit and...
Planning to be in the Atlanta area on New Year's Eve? If you are and want to see some of the best New Year's Eve sites and attractions, prepare yourself for a fun filled night. There are many...
Saint Patrick's Day is March 17th and is on a Tuesday this year. Will you celebrate? Where? How? What will you do? Read on for suggestions on how to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day whether you want...
St Patrick's day in can be one of the most exciting and fun times in New York City. It is an excuse native New Yorkers and tourist alike to wear green, drink too much and believe in four leaf...
Easter is a wonder time of the year. It is the birthing of a new season filled with hope and expectation. I remember the wonderful Easters we celebrated in my youth, that still make me smile. ...
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade in Durham, North Carolina is one of the top 20 events in the southeast. This years theme is "Rediscovering Lost Values". And like the...
Having grown up outside of the City of Brotherly Love, I know there is a relatively obscure parade that must be seen. Truth be told, my grandfather was a "mummer" in the Polish American String...
Ever since that fantastic summer day on July 4, 1776, millions of Americans have been celebrating Independence Day. There are a ton of fun things to do for the holiday including BBQs, fireworks...
I've been to New York City twice, both times being when I was a poor college student working as a waitress. It can be done, and I'll tell you how!
Every year on the television, we see those elaborate float come across the screen. These floats don't actually decorate themselves. In fact thousands of volunteers donate time to put together each...
If you are going to the Rose Bowl Parade, sponsored by the Tournament of Roses, congratulations, you are going to have a wonderful time. Here is how to further enhance the experience.
A Disney Animal Kingdom vacation can be a special memory that you'll want to savor for years. It's disappointing to get home afterwards and find many of the photos don't live up to your...
Thinking you need to pay fifty bucks to see the Rose Bowl Parade? Think again. Only a certain number of grand stand seats are actually for sale. The rest? The Rose Bowl Parade is free if you know...
Chicago has some of the biggest and best St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the US.
Adults and children alike can enjoy the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day worldwide. Although some practices may be more adult oriented, there are still plenty of other options that you can do...
Whether you are gay or lesbian, or just support the rights of your fellow human beings, and you live in Boston, you can enjoy a celebration of gay unity by attending a pride festival in that city.
The 4th of July is one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States, with many events taking place in its honor. Parades are very common, and one of the largest and most extravagant of the...
It’s America’s birthday--why not celebrate America’s Birthday Party in the nation’s capital? If you can spend the Fourth in Washington DC, follow these steps to find out how to enjoy every single...
The Brazilian carnival parade is a one-of-a-kind spectacle that showcases the vibrant spirit of Brazilian culture. Watching the parade in person is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but imagine if...
The Lowell, Indiana Labor Day Parade is one of the oldest in the Midwest. A beloved tradition since 1919, the parade pays homage days of old with floats honoring the police force, marching bands...
In 1992, the idea of the Barkus Krewe was thought up by a patron at the Good Friends Bar who brought his dog to the bar with him. In January of 1993, the official Barkus Krewe was created with Jo...
In 1872, some businessmen got together to think about a way to attract more people to New Orleans. A Grand Duke was visiting from Russia and a big parade and carnival were thrown in honor of the...
Carnival, like Mardi Gras, is one of the most prominent events held annually in locations around the world. Rio de Janeiro, for example, is one of the prominent tourist destinations at the time of...
Presidents Day is a way to honor both past and current presidents. Originally the holiday was set aside to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, who both had February birthdays. The name of...
While ‘Paris in the spring’ might be the epitome of charm to many, Manhattan in the fall isn’t half-bad either. The often-stifling summer heat is over, colorful foliage fills the trees in the...