Festivals & events

41 celebrations through the year — pick a day to see what's on.

• New Year's Day (1 January · All regions · National) — Federal public holiday marking the start of the new year with celebrations across the nation.
• Winter Carnival (All January · Burlington, Vermont · New England) — Quebec City's famous winter festival featuring ice sculptures, snow slides, and winter sports celebrated across New England traditions.
• Sundance Film Festival (All January · Park City, Utah · Rocky Mountains) — Premier independent film festival showcasing innovative cinema from around the world and launching careers of emerging filmmakers.
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day (All January · All regions · National) — Federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader with parades, speeches, and community service across the nation.
• Groundhog Day (2 February · Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania · Mid-Atlantic) — Quirky annual tradition where a groundhog's emergence predicts six more weeks of winter or early spring.
• Presidents' Day (All February · All regions · National) — Federal holiday honoring U.S. presidents with sales and special events across the nation.
• Mardi Gras (All February · New Orleans, Louisiana · Southeast) — New Orleans' world-famous carnival celebration featuring parades, floats, music, and mask-wearing traditions rooted in French Catholic cult…
• South by Southwest (SXSW) (All March · Austin, Texas · Texas) — Massive multi-day film, interactive media, and music festival attracting thousands of artists and industry professionals.
• Holi Festival of Colors (All March · Multiple locations · California) — Hindu spring festival celebrating love and new beginnings with colorful powder throws and cultural performances across U.S. communities.
• St. Patrick's Day (17 March · All regions · Mid-Atlantic) — Celebration of Irish heritage with parades, green attire, and festive gatherings throughout American cities.
• Easter (All April · All regions · Mid-Atlantic) — Christian holiday celebrated with egg hunts, family gatherings, and religious services across the nation.
• Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (All April · Indio, California · California) — Iconic desert music festival featuring top international artists, art installations, and fashion-forward attendees.
• Cherry Blossom Festival (All April · Washington, D.C. · Mid-Atlantic) — Washington D.C.'s celebration of Japanese cherry blossoms with parades, performances, and cultural exhibitions.
• Cinco de Mayo (5 May · Multiple locations · Texas) — Celebration of Mexican heritage and the Battle of Puebla with parades, food, music, and cultural events.
• Kentucky Derby Festival (All May · Louisville, Kentucky · Midwest) — Two-week celebration of thoroughbred horse racing featuring the world-famous Kentucky Derby race and festive events.
• Memorial Day (All May · All regions · National) — Federal holiday honoring deceased military members with parades, ceremonies, and flag tributes nationwide.
• Governors Ball Music Festival (All June · New York City, New York · Mid-Atlantic) — Premier New York City music festival held on Randall's Island featuring diverse genres and top-tier artists.
• Juneteenth (19 June · All regions · National) — Federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans celebrated with parades and cultural events.
• Pride Month (All June · Multiple locations · California) — Celebration of LGBTQ+ identity and history with parades, festivals, and community events across American cities.
• Bonnaroo Music Festival (All June · Manchester, Tennessee · Southeast) — Multi-day music festival in Tennessee featuring diverse genres, art installations, and camping experiences.
• Independence Day (4 July · All regions · National) — Federal holiday celebrating American independence with fireworks, parades, picnics, and patriotic events nationwide.
• Telluride Bluegrass Festival (All July · Telluride, Colorado · Rocky Mountains) — Premier bluegrass music festival in the Colorado mountains featuring world-class musicians and outdoor performances.
• Summerfest (All July · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Midwest) — World's largest music festival held on Milwaukee's lakefront featuring hundreds of performances across 11 days.
• Burning Man (All August · Black Rock Desert, Nevada · Alaska) — Iconic week-long event in the Nevada desert celebrating art, self-expression, and community with elaborate installations and performances.
• Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (All August · Sturgis, South Dakota · Great Plains) — World's largest motorcycle rally attracting hundreds of thousands of riders for ten days of events and celebrations.
• Texas Book Festival (All October · Austin, Texas · Texas) — Major book festival in Austin featuring author readings, panel discussions, and celebrations of literature.
• New York Film Festival (All September · New York City, New York · Mid-Atlantic) — Prestigious international film festival showcasing documentaries, experimental films, and works from acclaimed directors.
• Labor Day (All September · All regions · National) — Federal holiday honoring American workers with parades and celebrations; marks unofficial end of summer.
• Oktoberfest (All September · Multiple locations · Alaska) — Bavarian beer and cultural festival celebrated with traditional food, music, and craft beers.
• Rosh Hashanah (All September · Multiple locations · Mid-Atlantic) — Jewish New Year observed with family gatherings, prayer services, and traditional foods across Jewish communities.
• Burning Man Arts Festival (All August · Black Rock Desert, Nevada · Southwest) — Transformative week-long gathering in the desert celebrating radical self-expression, art, and community values.
• Pumpkin Festival (All September · Keene, New Hampshire · New England) — Autumn celebration featuring giant pumpkins, pumpkin foods, live entertainment, and fall harvest traditions.
• Austin City Limits Music Festival (All October · Austin, Texas · Texas) — Major two-day music festival in Zilker Park featuring top artists across rock, pop, hip-hop, and indie genres.
• Día de Muertos (1–2 November · Multiple locations · Southwest) — Mexican Day of the Dead celebration honoring deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, sugar skulls, and processions.
• Halloween (31 October · All regions · Mid-Atlantic) — Annual celebration featuring costume parades, haunted attractions, trick-or-treating, and festive parties nationwide.
• Thanksgiving (All November · All regions · National) — Federal holiday celebrated nationwide with family gatherings, traditional turkey dinners, and expressions of gratitude.
• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (All November · New York City, New York · Mid-Atlantic) — Iconic New York City parade featuring giant character balloons, floats, marching bands, and celebrity performances.
• Hanukkah (All December · Multiple locations · Mid-Atlantic) — Jewish Festival of Lights celebrated with menorah lighting, gift-giving, and traditional foods over eight days.
• Festival of Lights (All December · Multiple locations · Florida) — Spectacular holiday light display featuring millions of lights, decorations, and festive attractions.
• Christmas (25 December · All regions · National) — Federal holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with family gatherings, gift exchanges, and festive traditions nationwide.
• New Year's Eve (31 December · All regions · Mid-Atlantic) — Celebration marking the final day of the year with parties, countdowns, and fireworks across the nation.