Events and Festivals in USA

One of the wildest carnivals in the world, Mardi Gras is still the top place to party despite the city's recent misfortunes.

Calle Ocho is the prize event of the Miami Carnival in March that's packed with music, food and entertainment for all the family.

Celebrating the tradition of hula dancing, the festivities kick off in April amongst the idyllic palm trees of Hawaii.

The renowned music festival in New Orleans promotes new talent in addition to hosting some of the top names in jazz

Hosted in Memphis, the annual barbecue cook-off is a meat-lover's paradise that attracts thousands of visitors and keen chefs each May.

Honoring the city's blues heritage, this well-organized festival has become something of an institution in Chicago.

Each February, the festival aims to educate vistors about the endangered humpback whales as they pass through Maui.

New and established bands play amongst the steak houses and taverns of Texas, giving them a chance to shine in the US.

As the name suggests, the defining theme of the over-the-top event is silliness and good old-fashioned fun!

Each April the streets of San Antonio host the largest night parade in America complete with floats, bands and clowns.

The unusual, extraordinary and downright bizzare are all on display in Houston for the Art Car Weekend and its climactic parade.

The week-long festivities in Oklahoma City are an homage to Native American culture and traditions from across the USA.

One of the wildest events in the world fills the liberal city of San Francisco with parties and parades each June.