Quirky Festivals & Events

1+ hour, 27+ min ago   (201+ words) The sounds of drumming, dancing and speeches filled Tulsa’s SoBo district Monday morning as attendees prepared for the largest-ever Native American Day parade in the event’s decade-long history. Coinciding with Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the festivities began at Dream Keepers Park,…...

2+ hour, 8+ min ago   (116+ words) The Rogersville Review The train leading the Children’s Parade takes off down Main St. Friday evening. The first-place winners in the “Cutest Group” selected in judging shortly before the Children’s Parade began. The annual Children’s Parade…...

3+ hour, 51+ min ago   (161+ words) Posted Today At 1:43pm by Mike Scales The City of Columbia has officially kicked off preparations for the 2026 holiday season, announcing plans for early park decorations and inviting local involvement for its annual festive traditions. Over the coming weeks, city crews…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago   (203+ words) Blazer Nation friends of all ages are invited to join Valdosta State University students, faculty, staff, retirees, and alumni in celebrating Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 24. TAILGATING Homecoming festivities continue 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the President’s Tailgate at the Alumni House. Individual tailgate…...

56+ min ago   (272+ words) Kataluna Enriquez, a Filipino American model, fashion designer and transgender rights advocate, has been named the Marsha P. Johnson Grand Marshal for this year’s Palm Springs Pride Parade, organizers announced Monday. “Marsha P. Johnson paved the path for trans visibility, resilience…...

9+ hour, 38+ min ago   (340+ words) Luke Kritzman and Allie Rak receive a $500 Homecoming Scholarship from the WMU Alumni Association after winning Homecoming Royalty Oct 10. After a week of voting by the student body, Western Michigan University named Allie Rak and Luke Kritzman as its 2026 Homecoming…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago   (134+ words) WTHI-TV TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Indiana State University says they held a “safe” homecoming celebration this weekend. News 10 was there during the game and parade on Saturday. Indiana State University officials sent a statement to news 10. Campus public safety says…...

3+ hour, 15+ min ago   (1156+ words) The parade is scheduled to begin at noon, with opening ceremonies at Dearborn Street and Wacker Drive. Participants will proceed south along Dearborn Street to Van Buren Street. Motorists, commuters and visitors heading downtown should plan for temporary road closures,…...

2+ hour, 18+ min ago   (322+ words) Anne and Jim Fontana stand outside their store, Ace Hardware, recently. The couple will celebrate 30 years in business March 1, 2024. Jim Fontana, co-owner of Ace Hardware, will be the Grand Marshal for the 2026 Salida Parade of Lights, at 6 p.m. Nov. 27. Fontana said,…...

2+ hour, 37+ min ago   (94+ words) The 30th Annual Wayne Fall Festival Parade rolls through town on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Wayne Middle School cheerleaders throw candy and greet the crowd during the 30th Wayne Fall Festival Parade on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. A tribute to the late, beloved Dolly Parton rolls…...