Seattle Irish Festival

Seattle Center Armory 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA

Seattle Center Festál presents Irish Festival Seattle in partnership with the Irish Heritage Club (IHC). Irish Festival Seattle is held in March, on or near St. Patrick’s Day, celebrating Irish heritage, culture, and arts with two-days of traditional music, step-dancing, lectures, genealogy workshops, Irish films, exhibits, displays, and more.

FREE

Seattle French Fest

Seattle Center Armory 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA

Bonjour!  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 100 countries each March to... Read More

FREE

Portland Seafood and Wine Festival

Portland Expo Center 2060 North Marine Drive, Portland, OR, United States

Enjoy fresh Oregon seafood (we’ll be at the peak of Dungeness Crab season!) as well as wine, craft beers, cider, & distilled spirits as you browse the myriad of exhibitors! Over 30 of Oregon’s finest wineries (and 20 other beverage makers) offer you tastings of their very best. This is a family-friendly... Read More

$16

Bend Acappella Festival

Tower Theater 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR

Bend A Cappella Festival is back! The Tower resumes the Northwest’s only festival focusing on masterclasses, performance, and raising voices in camaraderie with fellow vocalists. Deke Sharon (“Pitch Perfect,” “The Sing-Off”) repeats as coach and host, while Naturally 7 — recently proclaimed by CBS “World’s best Group” — returns to headline,... Read More

$3 – $89

Portland Grand Floral Parade

Downtown Portland, Oregon Portland, OR

A cherished highlight of the Portland Rose Festival, this popular procession is more than just a spectacular floral-filled parade — it’s a beloved annual tradition. For more than 100 years, Portland families, visitors and community groups have been making memories at the Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade. A colorful... Read More

FREE

Portland Starlight Parade

Downtown Portland, Oregon Portland, OR

The Starlight Parade is the one of the Rose Festival's most popular events offering electrified funky fun for everyone. Traditional marching bands and flood-lit floats, glow-in-the-dark umbrellas and unique hand-built entries create a vibe like no other on Portland's downtown streets. The Starlight Parade continues a longtime festival tradition from... Read More

Portland Junior Parade

Portland Hollywood District Portland, OR

Children come from all parts of the city to join in: dressing in costume, transforming wagons into floats, decorating their bikes with colorful flowers, or just parading with their friends and family. Elementary and Middle School marching bands fill the Hollywood District with song, and dance teams add swirls of... Read More

FREE

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Various locations in Skagit Valley WA

Tens of millions of bulbs are planted and ready to burst onto the scene during the festival. Come experience the fields of color set against the backdrop of snow covered mountains of upstate Washington.  Multiple events are happening all over the valley so check their website for details.