Five Spring Adventures Around The Country
January 31, 2012
Are you hankering to take a trip after spending the winter all cooped up? All over the country, cities and towns are hosting special spring events that are sure to fill you with the spirit of the season. Here are some of the most exciting seasonal offerings:
The Calle Ocho Festival, Miami, Florida
This vibrant festival takes places during the first two weeks of March. People flock to 8th Street in Miami and dance salsa, meringue, and rumba while speakers blast lively Caribbean music. Great food stalls and drink options abound. It’s one big street party. An added benefit is that there are special options for kids to have fun in a designated “Kid Zone” so they won’t be bored while you’re dancing up a storm.
Fiesta, San Antonio, Texas
This 17-day event in April is known as the biggest and most elaborate annual festival in the South Texas region. People come from all over the world to watch the fiesta’s three dazzling Parades – the River Parade, the Battle of Flowers Parade, and the Fiesta Flambeau Parade (the largest nighttime parade in North America). Another great aspect of the event is that funds raised from the parade provide services for those in need in the San Antonio area – so you’ll be having fun and giving back at the same time!
Dogwood Festival, Atlanta, Georgia
This wonderful event takes place between April 15 and 17. The festival is a celebration of arts and entertainment featuring live performances, a juried arts competition featuring hundreds of artists and craftspeople, and one of the biggest Frisbee events in the country. There’s also a zone just for kids packed with fun activities
Biltmore Estate Festival of Flowers, Asheville, North Carolina
A visit to the famous Biltmore Estate during the Festival of Flowers is a perfect way to usher in the warm weather. The festival features a dazzling array of brilliantly colorful blossoms. In addition, the Estate offers live music in the Conservatory section throughout the season, activities like carriage rides and horseback riding, special spring menu items, wine tastings, and spring outings for kids on the weekends.
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, Winchester, Virginia
This event is known as one of the oldest civic celebrations in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The people of Winchester decorate the area in pink, white, and green, colors chosen in honor of the region’s beautiful apple blossoms. The festival features dances, music, performances, a circus show, and one of the biggest Firefighter parades in the world.
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