Cultural
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival
One of the longest running festivals in Seattle, the Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival celebrates the long friendship between the State of Washington and Japan. Many different events where you can immerse yourself into the Japanese culture, or watch a performance. A great family event. Seattle Center Armory,... 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
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
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
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
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
Oregon Asian Celebration
Lane Events Center 796 W. 13th Ave, Eugene, ORThe 34th annual Oregon Asian Celebration will include traditional entertainment performances, live music, fine arts, martial arts demonstrations and a marketplace of Asian crafts, Asian cuisine and other cultural touchstones from every corner of the world's largest continent. Dozens of cultures are represented at the festival including Chinese, Indian, Japanese,... Read More
Yakima Folklife Festival
Franklin Park 2101 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WACelebrating 35 years with this annual free family-friendly festival. This year Folklife is pairing with the Sagebrush Hills Film Festival presenting a taste of folk music on film. Live music, free museum admission on Saturday, crafts, food, wine & beer garden.