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A regional guide to 20 Fourth of July events across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia outside the National Mall, featuring parades, waterfront celebrations, live music, food trucks and fireworks from the Palisades and Capitol Hill in DC to Vienna, Falls Church, Lorton, Manassas, Takoma Park, Annapolis, Rockville and National Harbor, with options for all ages and budgets.
NYC Pride weekend features the NYC Pride March on Sunday (noon) from 26th Street and Fifth Avenue through Greenwich Village to the Stonewall Inn with grand marshals; the Queer Liberation March—described as a grassroots, corporation-free event—expects thousands and ends at Washington Square Park; the Dyke March takes place Saturday from Bryant Park to Washington Square Park with the theme “Hot Dykes Melt Ice”; Youth Pride at Pier 16 and Pride Fest along Fourth Avenue add to the lineup. The NYPD will close blocks along the Pride March route, while no official street closures were announced for the Queer Liberation or Dyke marches, and organizers emphasize accessibility and safety amid past Pride-related incidents.
New York Knicks clinched their first NBA title in 53 years, prompting plans for a massive ticker-tape parade in Manhattan. Fans are getting creative with excuses to skip work—from fake illnesses to “mental health days” and even feigned injuries—while others plan to come clean and risk consequences. City officials expect the celebration to be among the largest in NYC history as the parade rolls through the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday.
A weekend roundup of 30 Chicago events—from Humboldt Park’s Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade and Andersonville’s Midsommarfest to Wells Street Art Fest, Greek Fest, Thai Festival, and Pride Night at the Shedd—plus family-friendly activities at Lincoln Park Zoo, the Field Museum, pop-up Renaissance Faire, markets, tours, and more across neighborhoods.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Front Royal, Virginia—a town of about 15,000—as one of the final stops of their state visit, drawing a crowd for an hour-long block-party style stop that included locals gifting a keepsake and dressing in Capri-blue outfits; the royals also met residents and posed for photos, in addition to their other U.S. stops at Arlington National Cemetery and Shenandoah National Park.
The weekend featured a variety of events including the Notting Hill Carnival and children’s parade, night surfing in France, protests in the UK and Australia, and cultural celebrations worldwide, showcasing diverse festivities and social issues.
Major St. Patrick's Day parades across the United States were celebrated a day early, with events including a big anniversary in Savannah, Georgia, and the honoring of a pioneering female business leader as grand marshal in New York. The Manhattan parade, dating back to 1762, featured Irish-born Heineken USA CEO Maggie Timoney as grand marshal, while New York City also hosted its first St. Patrick’s Day parade allowing LGBTQ+ groups to march on Staten Island. Other cities like Chicago, Savannah, Oklahoma City, and San Francisco also held their own unique celebrations to mark the holiday.
New Orleans' Carnival season culminates in Mardi Gras with parades, costumed revelers, and celebrity appearances, including Harry Connick Jr., Neil Patrick Harris, and David Burtka. The festivities, a vital boost to the city's economy, feature cherished traditions and are not limited to New Orleans, with similar celebrations held in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast. The annual event also includes the ceremonial meeting of the King of Carnival and the king of Zulu, symbolizing the slow erosion of social and racial barriers.
Mardi Gras season is in full swing in New Orleans, with parades and parties leading up to the Feb. 13 celebration. The holiday, rooted in pagan traditions and now observed by Roman Catholic populations worldwide, is a significant part of the city's culture. The 2024 parade schedule includes various events throughout New Orleans, offering locals and visitors plenty of opportunities to join in the festivities.
Oshun, Cleopatra, and Alla Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans will start 30 minutes earlier than planned due to an anticipated rainstorm on Saturday, with additional parades on Saturday also rescheduled at least 90 minutes earlier.
Due to predicted rain, several Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans will start earlier than scheduled on Saturday, with some beginning as early as 9:30 a.m. The parades will have fewer marching elements, and the Krewe of Pygmalion parade has been rescheduled to Sunday. Despite the changes, Spartan Society Captain Kenneth Beck sees the positive side, stating that the earlier times will allow parade-goers to enjoy the festivities and avoid inclement weather.
Southern New England communities are hosting various parades, observances, and memorials to honor veterans on Veterans Day. Events include the Rhode Island Veterans Day ceremony hosted by Governor Dan McKee, the annual Veterans Day Parade in Cranston, the Veterans Day Parade in East Greenwich, the observance at the Garden of Flags in East Providence, the Fall River Veteran's Day celebration with a rolling parade, and ceremonies in Foster, Foxborough, North Kingstown, Pawtucket, West Warwick, Westport, and Woonsocket.
St. Louis and the surrounding area are celebrating Independence Day with a full day of parties, parades, and fireworks. The 140th America's Birthday Parade will take place in downtown St. Louis, featuring floats, marching bands, and giant balloons. Other parades are happening in Webster Groves, St. Charles, O'Fallon, Missouri, Ferguson, and Wentzville. Various events and celebrations, including live music, food, and children's activities, will continue throughout the day, culminating in fireworks displays in different locations. The fireworks in downtown St. Louis can be watched live on FOX 2.
Here are some Fourth of July events happening in the area, including parades, fireworks, and festivities in various locations such as Clinton, Rome, Sylvan Beach, Utica, Vernon, Old Forge, Inlet, Sherburne, Cooperstown, Oneonta, and Richfield Springs. Activities range from parades and live music to vendor and craft shows, with fireworks displays taking place at dusk in several locations.
Here is a schedule of Fourth of July events and closings in the Madison-area. The events include parades, fireworks, live music, food, and activities for families. There will be closings for transit, libraries, and sanitation services.