Cultural
Port Townsend Victorian Festival
Downtown Port Townsend Port Townsend, WADive into history and experience VicFest in the lovely historic buildings of Port Townsend. Become a part of the guilded age with events such as a High Tea, bilding tours, fashion show, a Victorian garden party, and more. Come dressed in your Victorian costume or just enjoy the image of... Read More
Seattle French Fest
Seattle Center Armory 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WABonjour! Now in its seventh year, Seattle's French Fest is a part of the Seattle Center’s FESTÁL cultural event series celebrating the culture of French-speaking countries. The event is free and open to the public. Seattle's French Fest draws its inspiration from the worldwide “Day of Francophonie,” organized in over... Read More
Mardi Gras Parade
A free, family-friendly community event on Mississippi Avenue, Portland OR. There will be a kids costume contest prior to the parade. 6-9 pm
Portland Mardi Gras Ball
Tiffany Center Emerald Ballroom 1410 SW Morrison St, Portland, ORThe Portland’s annual Mardi Gras Ball has been listed by the New Orleans Times-Picayune as one of the Top-5 most authentic Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States outside of Louisiana. This is no half-hearted plastic bead and powdered hurricane mix party, this is a critical mass of Louisiana revelry... Read More
Paddy Hough Parade
This annual parade will be celebrating its 28th year during this all community event, including Hough Elementary School students, students from other local schools and preschools, car clubs, local dignitaries as well as many Vancouver and vicinity community members and organizations. The parade celebrates Patrick “Paddy” Hough, the Irish immigrant... Read More
Holi Festival of Colors
Phinney Center 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WACelebrate this traditional Indian festival with entertainment, food, and a fun color fight! Holi – “The Festival of Color” or “The Festival of Love” – celebrates spring, connection, and the triumph of good over evil. As we are covered by colors and skin tones disappear, we can all become one... Read More
Brazilian Carnival Ball
The Bossa Nova Ballroom 722 East Burnside Street, Portland, OROur 7th Annual Brazilian Carnaval Ball is coming! This year we will be celebrating our African heritage with "AFRICA BRASIL" You will experience a powerful Rio Carnaval style drum band with African influences: +Marcio & the Brazilian Nutz +Mandela Dance Performance +Dj Dígo Dalí +Amazing Guests +VIP Lounge with Private... Read More
Kell’s Irish Pub St. Patrick’s Festival
Kell's Irish Pub 112 SW Second Ave, Portland, ORA northwest tradition since 1983. Celebrate all things Irish with a weekend full of events at Kell's. Inside the pub there will be music, outside in the tent will be Irish dancers, pipers, live music, and a chance to watch a live Irish v USA boxing event. Following the annual... Read More