The Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation was founded in 1973, as leaders of the burgeoning Korean immigrant community of the greater Los Angeles area recognized the importance of preserving their ethnic identity and organized the Los Angeles Korean Festival. As a non-profit organization, the LAKFF organizes the annual Los Angeles Korean Festival with the assistance of its numerous sponsors. With over 400,000 attendees each year, the Los Angeles Korean Festival is one of the largest ethnic celebrations in the nation.
Come celebrate the richness of Korean culture at this festival, which features a parade, a business expo with over 120 booths, an international food court and a fun-filled street carnival.
The 38th LA Korean Festival Sep 22 ~ Sep 25, 2011 @ Seoul International Park (Olympic & ... Go to event
San Diego’s Official Tet Festival, a Lunar New Year Celebration. The 3-day event features authentic Vietnamese cuisines, entertainment and carnival games.
Highlights include: Miss Vietnam San Diego, Mr. Vietnam San Diego pageants, Opening Ceremony celebration with firecrackers and lion dances, a Cultural Village with replicas of historical monuments and their importance to Vietnamese culture.
At night, the venue turns into a concert with local artists, bands as well as top-notch Vietnamese entertainers.
It is a perfect event family events, with many activities for youngsters to do.
When: January 20 – 22, 2012
Time: 11 am to 10 pm
Where: Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $4.00 – $5.00
Contact: (619) 239-0512
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This spectacular Brazilian Mardi Gras Ball will feature Pulsating Samba Beats, Beautiful & Sexy Samba Dancers, Electrifying Capoeira Performances, and Nonstop Brazilian Music. There will be Fun, Feathers, Fantasy and much, much more… So come have the time of your life at the Best Brazilian Carnival on the West Coast!
We Bring Brazil 2 U! Come to the 20th Annual San Diego Brazil Carnival 2011 to get as close to a Brasilian Carnival as you can get without actually traveling to Rio de Janeiro!
FREE RAFFLE TO WIN A ROUND TRIP TO BRAZIL!! Courtesy of Copa Airlines. Be sure to stop by the Copa Airlines Booth to fill out your FREE Raffle Ticket! Must be present to win.
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For VIP Reserved Seating, contact Brittany at 619.850.6349 or brittany_coo ... 
A celebration of the overturning of a decree issued against the Jews of Persia. Purim is commemorated with costumes, masquerades and carnivals and is considered one of the happiest days on the calendar.
Enjoy games, mask making, entertainment and delicious hamentashen! Experience the story of Purim and meet the heroes of the Megillah, Queen Esther and Mordechai. Dress in your favorite costume.
Free for children under 1 year.
Date: Sun, Mar 4, 2012, 10:30 am
Venue: 1395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
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Hebraica’s Annual Purim Verbena Carnival at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC/Sanford L. Ziff Campus
When: March 11, 2012
Time: 10:30 AM - 6 PM
Where: 18900 NE 25th Avenue,
North Miami Beach, Florida 33180
Contact: Diani Azout 305 932-4200 x 119
Email: diania@marjcc.org
Attire: Casual
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German Festival celebrating German heritage on the Downtown streets of Tomball with carnival,
4 stages of live music and dancing, food, beer, kids area,
150 vendors, arts crafts, antique district, heritage center, German church, fireworks, and much more.
Music Festival Downtown. Live Music/Dancing. Food/Beer. Carnival. Arts-Crafts Antiques Fireworks Fun
Estimated attendees-25000
Vendors welcome.
-Friday 6-10 Sat. 10-10 Sun. 10-6
-No admission or parking fees.
When: March 30 – April 01, 2012
Where: Tomball, Texas
Phone 281-379-6844
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The 9th Annual SB Brazilian Carnaval brings this year the “Legends of Brazil” Show and the Carnaval Queen Contest, Sat March 31st, 9pm to the So-Ho Santa Barbara. The gravity-defying dancers and soul-stirring guest musicians bring their power and passion to SoHo! Enter the worlds of the ocean goodness Yemanja, the legend Carmem Miranda, the famous Tom Jobim and the soccer star Romario and discover the vibrancies of Brazilian music and dance. With Fabio Assis, former Olodum singer, guest vocalist. Just after the show, its time to glamour and beauty with the Carnaval Queen Contest. The winner will leader the “Carnaval” bloco (group) of Percussionist & Dancer Mariano Silva at the 2012 Summer Solstice Parade and will win of $1500 in prizes and $150 in cash.
The re ... 
Come join us for Orange County’s premiere Greek Festival, the 2012 OC Greek Fest! Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Greece and enjoy the very best of Greek food, music, dancing and culture. Authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries; traditional Greek dancing and Greek music; an outdoor marketplace with dozens of vendors and carnival rides & games and other activities for the kids—all right here in Anaheim. New for 2012: Friday Night Happy Hour from 4:00—8:00 o’clock. Visit our website for additional information and half-price admission passes. Check us out on Facebook, too!
Dates:
Friday, May 18, 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, May 19, Noon – 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 20, Noon – 10:00 pm
Location:
405 N. Dale Ave., Anaheim
(714) 827-0181
www.ocgreekfest.com
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The Sunday Parade along Fifth Avenue is the highlight of the National Puerto Rican Parade events. Parade participants number over 2 million and parade spectators exceed 3 million. There is extensive media coverage by way of live and delayed telecast on English and Spanish television, and live radio coverage. There is an impressive number of community contingencies, floats, marching bands, and musical groups which provide a festive and lively mood to the Parade.
The parade marches along Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 79th Street and has grown to become the largest demonstration of ethnic pride in New York City with close to three million spectators annually; it is one of the largest parades in the country.
Over 50 Years of Tradition and Excitement, And Much More is Coming Your Way
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The DC Caribbean Carnival will be combined with Baltimore’s celebration. On Saturday July 14, 2012, the Parade starts at Noon at 900 E 33rd Street, travels along Alameda Street to St. Lo Drive. The Festival continues at Lake Clifton Park until 10:00 pm; $10 entrance fee. On Sunday July 15, 2012 the Festival continues from Noon to 9:00 pm featuring entertainment, food and crafts. Admission: $15.00 per person.
When: July 13 -15, 2012
Where: Lake Clifton Park, Baltimore, MD 21218
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