Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Month by Month
TOP EVENTS
MMardi G
di Gras, February or March
NNatiional Ch
al Cherry Blo
y Blossom F
m Festiivaal, March
Bonnaroo Mus
o Music & A
ic & Arts F
s Fest, June
IInddependdence D
e Day, July
Leaf P
f Peepiing, October
January
The New Year starts off with a shiver as snowfall blankets large swaths of
the northern regions. Ski resorts kick into high gear, while sun-lovers seek
refuge in warmer climes (especially Florida).
Mummers Parade
Philadelphia's biggest event is this brilliant parade (
www.mummers.com
) on New Year's
Day, for which local clubs spend months creating costumes and mobile scenery in order to
win top honors. String bands and clowns add cheer.
Chinese New Year
In late January or early February, you'll find colorful celebrations and feasting anywhere
there's a Chinatown. NYC and Chicago each ring in the occasion with a parade, floats,
firecrackers, bands and plenty of merriment.
St Paul Winter Carnival
Is it cold in Minnesota in late January? You betcha. That doesn't stop denizens from bund-
ling up in parkas and snow boots to partake in 10 days of ice sculptures, ice skating and
ice fishing (
www.winter-carnival.com
)
.
