El Día de los Muertos, celebrated mostly by Mexicans and regions boasting a dense Mexican (Latin/Hispanic) population, is typically observed the day(s) following Halloween. Yet things get started a bit earlier on the downtown scene of Patterson Park in Baltimore with the Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Dia de Los Muertos Festival, held annually for … Continue reading Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Dia de Los Muertos Festival 2025
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Virginia Beach Neptune Festival—A Tradition Spanning More Than Five Decades
Despite autumn’s official arrival earlier this week, the beachy keen Boardwalk bashing isn’t over yet. In fact, folks in and around Virginia Beach know firsthand that one of the biggest beach bashes on the East Coast is still set to happen. I am, of course, referring to the one and only Virginia Beach Neptune Festival, which continues … Continue reading Virginia Beach Neptune Festival—A Tradition Spanning More Than Five Decades
Origins of the Oldest Ongoing Independence Day Traditions
Today is the Fourth of July. Also known as Independence Day, our nation has now been marking the occasion for 249 years. Of course, some of the observatory celebrations have evolved and changed over time, which is to be expected. Many of our most beloved annual traditions, though, have surprisingly antiquated roots you wouldn’t expect. … Continue reading Origins of the Oldest Ongoing Independence Day Traditions
Bethany Beach Poseidon Festival—A Tradition Going Strong 10 Years and Counting
Do your Memorial Day Weekend plans include heading to the beach in light of the return of swim season? Consider a detour over to the Town of Bethany Beach, Delaware, specifically, for the 10th Annual Poseidon Festival. Running all weekend long, this free, family-friendly festival of such great community acclaim delivers the ultimate beach blast, … Continue reading Bethany Beach Poseidon Festival—A Tradition Going Strong 10 Years and Counting