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King Mango Strut

king-mango-strut.jpgKing Mango Strut

Miami…the Magic City
Miami…the winter destination of snow birds and the summer destination of hurricanes
Miami…where the rich & famous come for sun, surf & bankruptcy protection
Miami…where the KING MANGO STRUT has kept the NUT in CocoNUT Grove, one of Miami’s … More things you should do’…

Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade

squaw-valley-christmas-eve-parade.jpgAnnual Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade, Squaw Valley, CA

This is a family favorite and a wonderful holiday tradition for all ages. Join us for this special evening as The Squaw Valley Ski School descends Squaw Valley’s lower mountain in a brilliant parade of … More things you should do’…

Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade

newport-christmas-boat-parade.pngWatch the Christmas boat parade in Newport Harbor.

For over 100 years, Southern Californians have been celebrating the holidays by attending the Newport Christmas Boat parade. Join over a million viewers as you watch beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail along the … More things you should do’…

Magnificent Mile Lights Festival – Chicago, Illinois

magnificent-mile-lights-festival.jpgCelebrate the nation’s official kick-off to the holiday season on the Saturday before Thanksgiving at the Annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.

For more than 40 years, the trees along North Michigan Avenue have been illuminated to signal the official start of the … More things you should do’…

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

macys-thanksgiving-day-parade.jpgPlanning to see the parade in person? Here’s what you need to know.

For 80 years, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® has kicked off the holiday season with glorious bands, balloons and floats.

Parade Route:
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade begins at 77th Street … More things you should do’…

Veterans Homecoming – Branson, Missouri

“Branson Doesn’t Forget”

America’s largest Veterans Day celebration, “Veterans Homecoming,” takes place in Branson, Missouri, the week before Veterans Day. This seven-day tribute includes many special events, many of which are free and all of which present patriotic salutes to veterans. Words are inadequate to describe the many moving … More things you should do’…

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

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Mummer’s Parade – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

mummers-parade-philadephia.jpgMummers tradition dates back to 400 BC and the Roman Festival of Saturnalias where Latin laborers marched in masks throughout the day of satire and gift exchange. This included Celtic variations of “trick-or-treat” and Druidic noise-making to drive away demons for … More things you should do’…

Guavaween – Tampa, Florida

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Get your Freak on! Mama Guava takes the ‘bore’ out of Ybor with her annual Halloween Happening in the heart of the ‘Big Guava’, Guavaween!

Where: Ybor City – Tampa’s historic Latin district – twenty-nine blocks of attractions, boutiques, … More things you should do’…

Parade of Lost Souls – Vancouver, Canada

parade-of-lost-souls.jpgThe site and the procession route were reversed from previous years. We began in the all weather field at William and Cotton where altars, shrines, fire dancers and an ancestral dome helped us prepare for our journey. Then, musical guides appeared, beckoning us … More things you should do’…