Albany International Folk ‘n’ Shanty Festival to bring three days of sea shanties, Celtic tunes and folk music

Is it even country? Minnesota's latest fest bets on new brand of twang

MINNEAPOLIS — Another large-scale music festival has joined the club in St. Paul. The Minnesota Country Club debuts Friday and Saturday at Harriet Island Regional Park. It’s an offshoot of the Minnesota Yacht Club festival, which has been a ...

All aboard! Albany’s month-long Maritime Festival pushes the boat out with fun activities for all the family

Albany’s month-long Maritime Festival launches this weekend with a packed schedule of events for all the family.

Chengdu crowd celebrates Dragon Boat Festival cultural experience

Chengdu crowd celebrates Dragon Boat Festival cultural experience

Fourth Annual Dragon Boat Festival Brings Chinese Culture and Community Together in Otisville

The 4th Annual Dragon Boat Festival brought together residents, local officials, sponsors, vendors, and visitors on June 27 at Otisville Veterans Memorial Park, celebrating Chinese culture, traditional arts, food, and community connections. Hosted by the Mount Hope and Middletown Chinese Associations, the free-admission event featured a land dragon boat race, Chinese calligraphy and painting demonstrations, []

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Boise Music Fest is This Weekend

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Boise Music Fest is This Weekend

Meet the former Goldman Sachs exec who became the America’s Cup Partnership’s first CEO and is running the 175-year-old trophy like a startup

The oldest trophy in sports is in New York's harbor to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, onboard the most beautiful ship in the world.

MAMMOTH Music Series is back at New Riff

The New Riff MAMMOTH Music Series is back, starting this weekend. The music series is a free-to-attend event held every Saturday from July 11 through Oct. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Aquifer Tasting Room at New Riff Distilling, 24 Distillery Way in Newport. Admission is free. This is a 21-plus event. The [] The post MAMMOTH Music Series is back at New Riff appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

‘Completely inappropriate’: Anger over British military vessel at Foyle Maritime Festival

The four-day festival is running at Derry’s riverfront until Sunday, and the HMS 270 Biter is currently docked along the Quay

General : Lepa Regatta A Medium To Introduce Cultural Maritime Heritage Of Semporna To The World

SEMPORNA, June 28 (Bernama) -- The lepa boats sailing majestically in the annual Lepa Regatta Festival in the waters of this district are not merely a symbol of maritime traditional aesthetics; instead, they serve as an important medium for introducing cultural heritage on the world stage while shaping the identity of the local community.

Patriotism, boats and rice dumplings: The Chinese government’s favourite festival

The annual Dragon Boat Festival, rooted in ancient legends of patriotism, has kicked off three days of cultural activities in China.

NYC's Parade of Ships will be largest maritime gathering in American history: What to know

NYC's Parade of Ships will be largest maritime gathering in American history: What to know

Somme commemorations to mark 110th anniversary of battle, ahead of mini-Twelfth parades around Northern Ireland

Solemn commemorations marking the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme are to be held across Northern Ireland tomorrow, ahead of major flute parades in the evening.

I Went To House Of GOAL NYC: The World Cup Soccer Culture Festival

I went to House of GOAL at Brooklyn's Industry City. Here is my diary of NYC's 17-day World Cup festival featuring watch parties, food, and games.

Mercury Rev to mark 25 years of All Is Dream with Dolans Warehouse show

Mercury Rev will perform at Dolans Warehouse, on Friday July 17, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their critically acclaimed album All Is Dream, presented by Seoda Shows. The Buffalo, New York band, formed in 1989, has spent more than three decades exploring the outer reaches of psychedelic rock, earning praise from The Guardian as “a [] The post Mercury Rev to mark 25 years of All Is Dream with Dolans Warehouse show appeared first on Limerick Post.

PAL to host Third Three-Day Youth Literary Festival 2026 from August 11-13

PAL to host Third Three-Day Youth Literary Festival 2026 from August 11-13

Seattle Aquarium's sea otters snack on World Cup-themed treats

Seattle Aquarium is celebrating Seattle hosting matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup with soccer-themed ice treats for its otters. The aquarium's senior animal care specialist Katie Kalcik says it's important to celebrate holidays and special moments like these as they draw awareness to wildlife conservation. #seattle #aquarium #worldcup #fifa #animals

Seocho District launches riverside K-dessert festival

Seocho District launches riverside K-dessert festival

Where in London can Scotland fans watch World Cup 2026?

London pubs are ready to host Tartan Army fans as Scotland return to the World Cup

Juneteenth Brought Community—Complete With a Soul Train Line—To Lauren Halsey’s sister dreamer Sculpture Park in South LA

The Juneteenth festivities included a performance by the Sisters of Watts cheerleading squad, and sampling of soul food from Hot Grease, a Black, queer-owned, women-led pop-up.

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FIFA x Big Art Festival Gala Announces Luxury New York Programme

FIFA x Big Art Festival Gala Announces Luxury New York Programme

Montreal marked national Indigenous Peoples’ Day with ‘Great Peace’ anniversary ceremony

Hundreds gathered in the Old Port on Sunday to mark National Indigenous Peoples’ Day and commemorate the 325th anniversary of the Great Peace of Montreal, a landmark agreement that helped shape relations between Indigenous nations and French settlers in North America. Held at the summer solstice, the civic ceremony brought together Mohawk Elders, dignitaries and [] The post Montreal marked national Indigenous Peoples’ Day with ‘Great Peace’ anniversary ceremony appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest Captivates Coney Island Despite Heat Wave

In a uniquely American spectacle becoming of the nation’s 250th birthday, the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest took place in Coney Island on Saturday, with scorching temperatures slowing paces well below the record thresholds. The Brooklyn beach neighborhood was flooded with people by midmorning on July 4. Contest attendees wearing foam hot-dog hats and []

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Join the Boonville VFW for Free Family Fun this Friday to Celebrate the 4th!

Join the Boonville VFW for Free Family Fun this Friday to Celebrate the 4th!

Dolly Parton stage musical to open in NYC in December

Dolly Parton stage musical to open in NYC in December

Boston Irish pub at heart of World Cup Tartan Army campaign prepares for England fans

More staff have been drafted in to The Dubliner- and more beer

Vybz Kartel, Mavado Lead Reggae Sumfest Post-Hurricane Comeback

By NAN ET EDITOR | NewsAmericasNow.com News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 10, 2026: Jamaica’s premier reggae festival is coming back smaller – but with one of the biggest reunions dancehall has seen in years. Reggae Sumfest 2026 returns as a one-night event, branded “A Taste of Sumfest.” It is scheduled for July 18 []

TXT's Yeonjun to drop 2nd solo album

SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- Yeonjun of boy band Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will re...

John Deere Classic 2026 PGA Tour golf odds: Betting favorite has not won tournament in 11 years

Matt Severance looks at some historical trends for the John Deere Classic ahead of the 2026 tournament

43rd Knysna Oyster Festival Kicks Off, Driving Economic Growth and Conservation

KNYSNA, Western Cape — The 43rd Knysna Oyster Festival is officially underway, drawing thousands of visitors to the Garden Route for ten days of winter festivities. Beyond offering world-class food, sport, and entertainment, the 43rd Knysna Oyster Festival is poised to inject millions of rand into the local economy while creating vital opportunities for small []

Read the history, significance and reasons Igbos still celebrate New Yam Festival

New Yam Festival is a cultural celebration that goes far beyond food, music, and dancing. It is a festival that connects generations, preserves ancient traditions,

Free Tickets and More for Special “Kids Day at the BallPark” This Sunday, July 12

Nuvision Credit Union and Peppercini’s Catering are partnering with the Anchorage Glacier Pilots to host a special “Kids Day at the Ballpark” on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm, as the Glacier Pilots take on the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks at Mulcahy Baseball Stadium. Nuvision is donating a limited number of free tickets for local families, which are available [] The post Free Tickets and More for Special “Kids Day at the BallPark” This Sunday, July 12 appeared first on Must Read Alaska.

What you need to know about Boston Harborfest

The Independence Day celebration takes place July 2-4. The post What you need to know about Boston Harborfest appeared first on Boston.com.

Vessel forced out of New York ship parade over ’politically charged’ banners

Vessel forced out of New York ship parade over ’politically charged’ banners

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