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in the category "Parades". Takes place January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, USA. Pasadena Rose ParadeThe Pasadena Rose Parade is one of the most famous holiday parades in the United States, it is typically held on New Year's Day Pasadena Rose ParadeThe Pasadena Rose Parade is one of the most famous holiday parades in the United States, it is typically held on New Year's Day
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in the category "Parades". Takes place January 1, 2018 in Philadelphia, USA. Philadelphia Mummers ParadeThe Philadelphia Mummers Parade is the oldest holiday parade in the US, it was officially established in 1901, but the tradition is much older Philadelphia Mummers ParadeThe Philadelphia Mummers Parade is the oldest holiday parade in the US, it was officially established in 1901, but the tradition is much older
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in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from December 31, 2017 to January 1, 2018 in Davao City, Philippines. Davao City Torotot FestivalThe Torotot Festival is an annual New Year’s celebration held in Davao City, Philippines. It involves blowing party horns to welcome the New Year Davao City Torotot FestivalThe Torotot Festival is an annual New Year’s celebration held in Davao City, Philippines. It involves blowing party horns to welcome the New Year
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in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from December 30, 2017 to January 1, 2018 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Edinburgh’s HogmanayEdinburgh’s Hogmanay is one of the world’s largest New Year celebrations. It is held annually in the capital of Scotland Edinburgh’s HogmanayEdinburgh’s Hogmanay is one of the world’s largest New Year celebrations. It is held annually in the capital of Scotland
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in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from December 27, 2017 to January 1, 2018 in Woodford, Australia. Woodford Folk FestivalThe Woodford Folk Festival is one of the largest cultural events in Australia, it is held annually from December 27 to January 1 Woodford Folk FestivalThe Woodford Folk Festival is one of the largest cultural events in Australia, it is held annually from December 27 to January 1
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in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from December 26, 2017 to January 1, 2018 in Nassau, Bahamas. JunkanooJunkanoo is a holiday parade held in the Bahamas on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. It dates back to the colonial times JunkanooJunkanoo is a holiday parade held in the Bahamas on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. It dates back to the colonial times
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in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from December 26, 2017 to February 13, 2018 in Putignano, Italy. Carnival of PutignanoThe Carnival of Putignano is the oldest and longest-lasting carnival in Italy. It begins on December 26 and ends on Shrove Tuesday Carnival of PutignanoThe Carnival of Putignano is the oldest and longest-lasting carnival in Italy. It begins on December 26 and ends on Shrove Tuesday
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in the category "Other". Takes place from December 26, 2017 to January 28, 2018 in Dubai, UAE. Dubai Shopping FestivalThe Dubai Shopping Festival is one of the largest retail events in the region. It was founded in 1996 and is held every year Dubai Shopping FestivalThe Dubai Shopping Festival is one of the largest retail events in the region. It was founded in 1996 and is held every year
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in the category "Other". Takes place from December 16, 2017 to February 5, 2018 in New Plymouth, New Zealand. TSB Festival of LightsThe TSB Festival of Lights is held every year in New Plymouth, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular events in the country TSB Festival of LightsThe TSB Festival of Lights is held every year in New Plymouth, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular events in the country
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in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from December 11, 2017 to March 31, 2018 in New York, USA. World Amigurumi ExhibitionThe World Amigurumi Exhibition is an annual event dedicated to the Japanese art of making crocheted or knitted toys. It takes place in New York City World Amigurumi ExhibitionThe World Amigurumi Exhibition is an annual event dedicated to the Japanese art of making crocheted or knitted toys. It takes place in New York City
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in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from December 10, 2017 to January 6, 2018 in Christiansted, American Virgin Islands. Crucian Christmas CarnivalThe Crucian Christmas Carnival is celebrated on the island of Saint Croix every December and January Crucian Christmas CarnivalThe Crucian Christmas Carnival is celebrated on the island of Saint Croix every December and January
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from December 2, 2017 to January 6, 2018 in Rome, Italy. Rome Christmas MarketThe Rome Christmas Market is held in Piazza Navona. It is different from traditional German-style markets held in most European countries Rome Christmas MarketThe Rome Christmas Market is held in Piazza Navona. It is different from traditional German-style markets held in most European countries
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from December 2, 2017 to January 6, 2018 in Prague, Czech Republic. Prague Christmas MarketThe Old Town Square Christmas market is the largest Christmas markets in Prague and one of the best events of its kind in Europe Prague Christmas MarketThe Old Town Square Christmas market is the largest Christmas markets in Prague and one of the best events of its kind in Europe
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from December 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018 in Maastricht, Netherlands. Maastricht Christmas MarketThe Maastricht Christmas Market is held annually in the Vrijthof square. It is one of the most famous Christmas markets in the Netherlands Maastricht Christmas MarketThe Maastricht Christmas Market is held annually in the Vrijthof square. It is one of the most famous Christmas markets in the Netherlands
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from December 1, 2017 to January 7, 2018 in Riga, Latvia. Riga Christmas MarketThe Riga Christmas Market is held in the Dome Square in the historical center of Latvia's capital. It begins in late November and ends in early January Riga Christmas MarketThe Riga Christmas Market is held in the Dome Square in the historical center of Latvia's capital. It begins in late November and ends in early January
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from December 1, 2017 to January 7, 2018 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Vilnius Christmas MarketThe Vilnius Christmas Market is held every winter at the Cathedral Square. Besides, the city hosts several smaller markets Vilnius Christmas MarketThe Vilnius Christmas Market is held every winter at the Cathedral Square. Besides, the city hosts several smaller markets
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 30, 2017 to February 28, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. GUM Christmas Fair at Red SquareThe biggest and most popular Christmas market in Moscow takes placed in front of the GUM shopping mall at Red Square GUM Christmas Fair at Red SquareThe biggest and most popular Christmas market in Moscow takes placed in front of the GUM shopping mall at Red Square
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 24, 2017 to January 6, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. Madrid Christmas MarketThe oldest and biggest Christmas marnet in Madrid takes place in the Plaza Mayor. In addition, there are smaller market scattered throughout the city Madrid Christmas MarketThe oldest and biggest Christmas marnet in Madrid takes place in the Plaza Mayor. In addition, there are smaller market scattered throughout the city
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 24, 2017 to January 6, 2018 in Bolzano, Italy. Bolzano Christmas MarketThe Bolzano Christmas Market is the largest Christmas market in Italy. It is held in the province of South Tyrol Bolzano Christmas MarketThe Bolzano Christmas Market is the largest Christmas market in Italy. It is held in the province of South Tyrol
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 24, 2017 to January 6, 2018 in Merano, Italy. Merano Christmas MarketThe Merano Christmas Market is the second largest Christmas market in South Tyrol. Italy. It starts in late November and ends on January 6 Merano Christmas MarketThe Merano Christmas Market is the second largest Christmas market in South Tyrol. Italy. It starts in late November and ends on January 6
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 24, 2017 to January 2, 2018 in Bruges, Belgium. Bruges Christmas MarketThe Bruges Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Belgium. It is held at the city's Market Place Bruges Christmas MarketThe Bruges Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Belgium. It is held at the city's Market Place
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in the category "Other". Takes place from November 18, 2017 to January 6, 2018 in Natchitoches, USA. Natchitoches Christmas FestivalThe Natchitoches Christmas Festival is a major tourist attraction in Louisiana. It takes place on the first Saturday of December every year Natchitoches Christmas FestivalThe Natchitoches Christmas Festival is a major tourist attraction in Louisiana. It takes place on the first Saturday of December every year
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in the category "Other". Takes place from November 18, 2017 to January 7, 2018 in Owen Sound, Canada. Owen Sound Festival of Northern LightsThe Owen Sound Festival of Northern Lights is one of the largest light festivals in North America. It takes place in Canada Owen Sound Festival of Northern LightsThe Owen Sound Festival of Northern Lights is one of the largest light festivals in North America. It takes place in Canada
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 17, 2017 to January 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. Hyde Park Winter WonderlandHyde Park Winter Wonderland is the largest Christmas festival in the United Kingdom. It features fairground rides, an ice rink, Christmas markets, and more Hyde Park Winter WonderlandHyde Park Winter Wonderland is the largest Christmas festival in the United Kingdom. It features fairground rides, an ice rink, Christmas markets, and more
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in the category "Parades". Takes place from November 17, 2017 to January 7, 2018 in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Netherlands. Christmas Market and Parade in Valkenburg aan de GeulThe Dutch city of Valkenburg aan de Geul hosts unique underground Christmas markets and a spectacular Christmas parade Christmas Market and Parade in Valkenburg aan de GeulThe Dutch city of Valkenburg aan de Geul hosts unique underground Christmas markets and a spectacular Christmas parade
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 17, 2017 to January 6, 2018 in Tallinn, Estonia. Tallinn Christmas MarketThe Tallinn Christmas Market is held in the capital of Estonia from mid-November through early January. It takes place on Town Hall Square Tallinn Christmas MarketThe Tallinn Christmas Market is held in the capital of Estonia from mid-November through early January. It takes place on Town Hall Square
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 17, 2017 to January 6, 2018 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Edinburgh Christmas MarketThe Edinburgh Christmas Market is part of the city’s festive season known as Edinburgh’s Christmas. It starts in mid-November and runs through early January Edinburgh Christmas MarketThe Edinburgh Christmas Market is part of the city’s festive season known as Edinburgh’s Christmas. It starts in mid-November and runs through early January
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in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from November 17, 2017 to January 6, 2018 in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Kitts and Nevis National Carnival (Sugar Mas)The Saint Kitts and Nevis National Carnival, also known as Sugar Mas, is the only Caribbean carnival to be held during the Christmas season Saint Kitts and Nevis National Carnival (Sugar Mas)The Saint Kitts and Nevis National Carnival, also known as Sugar Mas, is the only Caribbean carnival to be held during the Christmas season
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in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from September 19, 2017 to January 18, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. Moscow International Biennale of Contemporary ArtThe Moscow International Biennale of Contemporary Art is held on odd years. It is one of the most important cultural events in Russia Moscow International Biennale of Contemporary ArtThe Moscow International Biennale of Contemporary Art is held on odd years. It is one of the most important cultural events in Russia
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in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from April 29, 2017 to June 4, 2018 in Muskogee, USA. Oklahoma Renaissance FestivalThe Oklahoma Renaissance Festival is held every spring in Muskogee, attracting around 80,000 attendees during the season Oklahoma Renaissance FestivalThe Oklahoma Renaissance Festival is held every spring in Muskogee, attracting around 80,000 attendees during the season
Festivals for January 1, 2018
Today, on January 1, 2018, our calendar presents 30 festivals. There are festivals in 6 categories that take place in 28 cities of 19 countries. They attract thousands of locals and tourists from all over the world.
Trying to find the best vacation dates? Want to witness an exotic, unsual, thrilling festival? Want to know what is happening in the world right now? Our festival calendar will help you find out about the brightest and most exciting festivals that take place around the world! Among them, you will be able to choose an event that is just right for you!





























