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2. Denver Hosts World at Biennial of the Americas July 1-31

Denver is playing host to the world all this month Picture 20for the Biennial of the Americas. Artists and leaders from North, Central, and South America will be here to show off their ideas and works, as they take part in this celebration of the diversity of the region. From a rock and roll musical, a workshop on playing Caribbean drums,  a breakdance competition in Skyline Park, to The Cell (pictured), the first state-of-the-art exhibit on global terrorism, nearly every major museum, cultural center and public area will have something dedicated specifically to this event. The best part is that many of these programs are free! Check the website for information on all the various events and their locations.

1. Dallas’ St. Patty’s Day Parade is like Mardi Gras March 13

Picture 8Now in its 31st year, the Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade is so large and so crazy that it’s billed as “Dallas’ version of Mardi Gras.” And with a comparison like that, you know it has to be huge: celebrities, thousands of participants and lots of surprises.

With 100,000 people expected in attendance, over 1,500 people will march down the two-mile route with grand floats, outrageous costumes and tons of party spirit. Every year celebrity judges decide what float and what group gets the honor of awards like “Best of the Best” and “Most Irish Animal.”

After the parade, the fun doesn’t stop, as the official after-party begins at the Granada Theater and lasts all night long.

1. Celebrate Chicago’s 173rd B-Day! March 4

Chicago is onPicture 4e of America’s most celebrated cities and on March 4th the Chicago History Museum is throwing the city a major birthday party. In collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, this is the real deal. All day there will be musical performances, including members of the Latin School Jazz Band and Chinese musician Kerry Leung, as well as a very special birthday cake courtesy of famed Bleeding Heart Bakery. There’s free admission and all are welcome to join in on the celebration!

4. Chi-Town’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 13

Picture 16It’s that time of year again that Chicago paints the city green – or at least in Grant Park- for Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Held every year on the Saturday leading up to the holiday, this is truly a family affair for people and families regardless of their ties to Ireland. The official grand stands to view the parade are at the beautiful Buckingham Fountain, where you’ll find floats, marching bands and even bag pipers in kilts.

For an added hue of celebration, at 10:45 a.m. the Chicago River will by dyed green near Wacker Drive between Columbus and Lake Shore Drive.

1. New Year, New Mummers Parade 1/1/10

Picture 19Start your new year off right with the people of Philadelphia at the Mummers Parade. Each year, the crowds flood into the streets to gawk at the extremely elaborate feather and sequined decorated floats as they drive by during this mystical celebration.

The parade itself is divided into 5 separate divisions ranging from the small comics with their clowns, floats, dudes, wenches and humor to the fancy brigades with their Broadway show style using fancy props and intricate choreography.

1 The Marade: The Largest MLK Celebration in U.S. 1/18/10

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Other cities have Martin Luther King parades, but in Denver, they have a marade. One part march, one part parade, the annual MLK Marade is one of the largest celebrations of the civil rights leader- even beating out Washington D.C.!
One of the coolest aspects about this celebration is that everyone can join. Participants just have to meet at memorial at City Park at 9am, the marade begins at 10, and after reaching the Civic Center Park everyone is served cake.
The Marade is both in the spirit of MLK’s nonviolent change and of sweet celebration.