Balloons, art, and music mark the annual Art and Air Festival held in Albany Oregon.
A look at some of the more popular summer festivals around Osaka, Japan.
A few things to look forward to at a typical Summer Festival in Japan
In the first few days of May, Peruvians celebrate la Fiesta de la Cruz--the Festival of the Cross. Long processions, including these men in a local costume, carry the cross through the streets.
hot dogs, corn dogs, delectable edibles battered and fried into very configuration imaginable + gutscrambling roaring rollercoaster ride along rickety wooden rails + freakshow funtime + swim at your own risk + wonder wheel + mermaids out on the town = coney island
Here’s a road map to a year’s worth of Festivals worldwide, guaranteed to take you off the beaten track and recharge your spirit.
Everyone gets equal billing in Salvador da Bahia, where the Carnival's not a competition and Brazil's mixed heritage shines brighter than glitter.
Even children love getting involved in the parade and costume fun. Here a group of friends are dressed as little mermaids and are happy to be part of the parade.
A parade of mermaids, sea creatures, and very often lots of pasties proceed down Coney Islands historic boardwalk every summer.
Peakcock feathers were abundant representing good luck.