A Glimpse into Celebrations Across the Globe: Party and event planning around the world is our favorite thing to do because it brings people together. So why not visit some of the biggest events in the world? Even though Beychella performances aren’t always possible at fairs, there are many other events where family and friends can get together to celebrate the moon, have fun, and keep up traditions that have been passed down for generations. We’re taking you around the world to see what it’s like to enjoy different cultures. We’ll see the lantern festival in Chiang Mai, summer moon parties in Greece, and a flower show in Japan.
A Glimpse into Celebrations Across the Globe
International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque
A 9-day party in Albuquerque in October saw hundreds of balloons take off. A lot of people, both kids and adults, go to the huge launch site because it feels like a party and the sky is filled with thousands of balloons of all sizes, shapes, and colors.
AgitÁgueda
In July, colorful shade covers line the streets of Águeda, making them look better. As part of the AgitÁgueda event, which runs from July 7th to July 29th, there will be art installations, concerts, and a lot of street art.
Festival of the Yi Peng Lanterns in Thailand
Over a thousand lanterns are set off all over Chiang Mai during the Yi Peng Lantern Festival, lighting up the sky. This city-wide event happens on the evening of the full moon in the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar, which is usually November. It is often marked with Loy Krathong over three days of parades, markets, lamp lightings, and other activities.
The Festival of Fuji Shibazakura in Japan
Hundreds of thousands of Shibazakura flowers bloom at the base of Japan’s Mount Fuji during this springtime flower show. Bring your flower power gals with you to get the most out of your time at these beautiful flowers.
Holi is an Indian festival of color
In India, Holi is a celebration of the victory of good over evil and the start of spring. It is also becoming popular as a party where people throw colored powder at each other. In fact, there may be a Holi Fest close to where you live in Boston, Houston, Chicago, or a number of other big towns in the United States.
Dia De Los Muertos
It is the main point of this Mexican practice to honor the lives of loved ones who have died. There are parades and Aztec ceremonies that are supposed to bring the dead back to life for the day, as well as altars and flower arrangements at grave sites that are brightly colored and full of marigolds. Families and friends get together in large groups on November 2 for Día de los Muertos. Many wear traditional skeleton makeup and bright outfits.
The La Tomatina SPAIN
If you’re in the town of Buñol in Valencia on the last Wednesday of August, watch out for tomatoes that shoot up into the air. The city’s crazy tomato-throwing event has been going on since 1945 and is only there for fun. It gives you a chance to finally throw some smashed tomatoes at your most annoying travel companions.
SF Pride in San Francisco, CA
The Pride party in San Francisco is a crazy, loud, and incredibly fun time. One of the longest and biggest LGBTQIA events in the world is part of this weekend-long celebration of pride. It is full of interesting people and a lot of energy. There’s nothing like getting together with 100,000 other people to get you going.
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The Indian Jaisalmer Desert Festival
A festival called Jaisalmer Desert Festival takes place in the Thar Desert three days before February’s full moon. It takes place in the Sam Sand Dunes. Over the course of three days, shows, folk music, and stories told from one family to the next bring the remote desert to life.
Songkran Water Festival
The Thai New Year is celebrated in the middle of April, and there are the coolest water fights you’ve ever seen. As many people as possible take to the streets to throw buckets of water at each other and hit their fun-loving friends.
Carnival
Rio’s Carnival is without a doubt the biggest Carnival event in the world, with about two million people celebrating every day before Ash Wednesday. There is music, dance, fancy dress, and good chaos in the streets.
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is the most famous event in Germany, both for Germans and guests who come from all over the world. There are a few weeks of outdoor beer halls in Munich every October. This event brings out the rowdiest and most formally dressed partygoers.
Burning Man Festival
Burning Man is a yearly event in the Nevada desert that tries to build a city. Check it out with a group if you’re interested in building communities, large-scale art projects, and fair trade. This huge event brings together makers, builders, artists, costumers, exhibitionists, singers, and people from all walks of life. You’ll want to go with a group.
Feast Portland
At the heart of this Portland event is getting people together to enjoy good food, drinks, and conversation. The Feast this year will be from September 13th to September 16th. During the three days, there will be hands-on lessons, joint dinners, and panels.
Floating Lanterns Festival
Memorial Day is a time to remember, and Honolulu’s Floating Lantern Festival happens every year to honor the day. A lot of people meet at Moana Beach Park to send note to loved ones who have died.
